WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in benwell & scotswood, newcastle upon tyne

Comprehensive safety analysis for benwell & scotswood, localized within newcastle upon tyne.

Total Crimes

92
trending_up +9100.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

82.77per 1k

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

12,988

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences36
Anti-social Behaviour15
Criminal Damage & Arson11
Public Order9
Vehicle Crime8
Other Theft3
Other Crime3
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Bicycle Theft1
Robbery1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Deveval Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 8Criminal damage and arson: 1
9
On or near Cohort Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
6
On or near Howlett Hall Road Map
Shoplifting: 3Robbery: 1
4
On or near Thorndale Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Broadmead Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Greenside Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Castlenook Place Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Shafto Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Bankside Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Atkinson Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Safety comparison within newcastle upon tyne district.

Local Rank

#13safest in newcastle upon tyne

City Average

103.44per 1k

Local Policing

Benwell and Elswick

Northumbria Police

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) around Adelaide Terrace and People’s Kitchen which has seen an increase in street vagrancy, and we have seen a increase in ASB and associated crimes in the area

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

We have increased patrols in the area and are using a problem-solving approach to understand the underlying causes of the issues. They are working closely with partner agencies to deliver a joined-up response and develop a long-term, sustainable solution.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Increase in anti-social behaviour and crime in the New Mills Estate, including the multi-storey tower blocks

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

EPIC West team along with the neighbourhood team are increasing patrols in in the problem areas. They are also focusing on a problem solving approach around individuals and locations which have been identified as hot spot areas. Where appropriate they are working with partners to tackle the problems to bring about a long term sustainable solution.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Sale of illegal cigarettes and vapes in the West End of Newcastle. The associated premises are a cause of anti-social behaviour and related crime and pose a public health risk to the communities across the West End

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

Working with Trading Standards and other government agencies, we are taking a coordinated multi-agency approach to tackle the issue, closing non-compliant premises and prosecuting those responsible.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

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