Crime Rate in Walkergate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walkergate

The total recorded crimes in Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 167 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walkergate crime rate of 4.28 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 Walkergate, encompassing approximately 38,995 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (39) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
Walkergate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Union Road with total crimes: 12
  • Middle Street East with total crimes: 9

How safe is Walkergate?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Walkergate reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 2,132 crimes compared to 2,017. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Walkergate witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Walkergate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 2,072 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walkergate witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Walkergate has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Walkergate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Walkergate has recorded 167 crimes with crime rate of 4.28 ranking 8th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Walkergate crimes were 2,132. The crime rate of Walkergate in 2024 was 54.67 (year) or 4.56 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walkergate were around 2,072 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.13 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walkergate)CrimesRank (Walkergate)CrimesRank (Walkergate)
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
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
South Jesmond63 20690 24758 23
Parklands39 26671 25787 21
Chapel53 24734 21677 24
Dene & South Gosforth57 23603 26577 26

Walkergate 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 50 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 202520
April 202515
March 202519
February 202513
January 202521
December 202412
November 202423
October 202418
September 202429
August 202419

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202521
May 202517
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 202423
November 202410
October 20248
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 20258
April 202518
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 202412
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 623 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202564
May 202555
April 202551
March 202562
February 202544
January 202554
December 202433
November 202447
October 202456
September 202461
August 202446

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20254
April 20259
March 202513
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 202512
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 202511
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 361 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202527
May 202538
April 202529
March 202535
February 202524
January 202529
December 202431
November 202431
October 202440
September 202436
August 202423

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Walkergate in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total16
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Union Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Middle Street East (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Eastfield Avenue (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blount Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Farne Terrace (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Ulverstone Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Brough Park Way (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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