Crime Rate in South Jesmond: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Jesmond

The total recorded crimes in South Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Jesmond crime rate of 2.21 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 South Jesmond, encompassing approximately 28,489 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
South Jesmond Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lily Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • East Front with total crimes: 4
  • Granville Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is South Jesmond?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, South Jesmond demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 690 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Jesmond recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, South Jesmond had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 758 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Jesmond recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Jesmond Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Jesmond has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 20th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total South Jesmond crimes were 690. The crime rate of South Jesmond in 2024 was 24.22 (year) or 2.02 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Jesmond were around 758 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.61 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Jesmond)CrimesRank (South Jesmond)CrimesRank (South Jesmond)
Monument756 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill304 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick313 23,620 43,370 3
Byker261 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn231 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate167 82,132 62,072 6
Walker193 61,909 91,921 8
Blakelaw176 71,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope109 142,010 71,749 9
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall150 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley122 111,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood129 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth120 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton99 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham112 131,470 131,370 14
Lemington82 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove82 181,053 181,168 16
Heaton97 161,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond59 22937 201,130 17
Castle62 21970 19628 25
Manor Park80 19698 23782 22
Gosforth47 25721 22918 20
Parklands39 26671 25787 21
Chapel53 24734 21677 24
Dene & South Gosforth57 23603 26577 26

South Jesmond Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202510
April 202510
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 202410
November 202419
October 202423
September 202422
August 20243

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202513
April 202516
March 202517
February 20258
January 202518
December 20248
November 202414
October 202418
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 20246
August 20248

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations South Jesmond in July 2025

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

1. Lily Avenue (Map)
Total12
Drugs12
2. East Front (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
3. Granville Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Kingsland (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Osborne Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dinsdale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Eslington Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Jesmond (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
10. Princess Mary Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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