Crime Rate in Lemington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lemington

The total recorded crimes in Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lemington crime rate of 4.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Lemington, encompassing approximately 21,212 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Lemington Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Greenfinch Way with total crimes: 12
  • Bells Close with total crimes: 6
  • St George'S Terrace with total crimes: 5

How safe is Lemington?

To understand the safety of Lemington, we need to analyze Lemington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Lemington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1265 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lemington recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Lemington had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 1,048 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lemington recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Lemington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Lemington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lemington has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 17th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Lemington crimes were 1,265. The crime rate of Lemington in 2024 was 59.63 (year) or 4.97 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lemington were around 1,048 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.40 (year) or 4.12 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lemington)CrimesRank (Lemington)CrimesRank (Lemington)
Monument816 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill279 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick289 23,620 43,370 3
Byker277 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn243 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw190 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope139 112,010 71,749 9
Walker153 91,909 91,921 8
Benwell & Scotswood154 81,639 111,494 12
Callerton & Throckley106 141,577 121,580 10
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall153 101,786 101,548 11
West Fenham123 121,470 131,370 14
Kenton112 131,387 141,383 13
Fawdon & West Gosforth104 151,176 171,230 15
Wingrove51 231,053 181,168 16
Heaton69 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond100 16937 201,130 17
Castle76 18970 19628 25
Gosforth44 25721 22918 20
Parklands58 20671 25787 21
Chapel54 22734 21677 24
Manor Park56 21698 23782 22
South Jesmond46 24690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth41 26603 26577 26

Lemington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (56 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202514
March 202521
February 202537
January 20259
December 20245
November 202419
October 202436
September 202434
August 202430
July 202440
June 202456
May 202445

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 20254
February 202512
January 20254
December 202413
November 20247
October 202417
September 20249
August 20248
July 202410
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 202411
July 202418
June 20248
May 202414

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202518
February 202538
January 202527
December 202430
November 202430
October 202426
September 202415
August 202414
July 202425
June 202452
May 202428

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 202416
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Lemington in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lemington postcode area is presented below.

1. Greenfinch Way (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bells Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. St George'S Terrace (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Aldeburgh Avenue (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Lesbury Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sugley Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodvale Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Farnham Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. St George'S Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ottringham Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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