Crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Comprehensive safety analysis for Elswick, localized within Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Shoplifting: 11Robbery: 1 | 12 |
| On or near Gloucester Terrace Map | Violence and sexual offences: 9 | 9 |
| On or near Wolsingham Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Atkinson Terrace Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 4Robbery: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Normount Gardens Map | Other theft: 3Theft from the person: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Adelaide Terrace Map | Public order: 3Burglary: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Barnesbury Road Map | Drugs: 1Robbery: 1Other crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Normanton Terrace Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1 | 3 |
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Anti-social behaviour (ASB) around Adelaide Terrace and People’s Kitchen.
Issued: 21 May 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. We are working closely with partner agencies to deliver a joint response and develop a long-term, sustainable solution.
Actioned: 1 Aug 2026
Tackling anti-social behaviour linked to offroad and electric bikes
Issued: 21 May 2026
Status Update
Active patrols in hotspot areas as well as making use of drone technology to assist in identifying and prosecuting offenders.
Actioned: 1 Aug 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: 21 May 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 Aug 2026
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Community day
Other EventCommunity fun day in Hodgkins Park, the event will see police, fire and local authority partners in attendance to engage with the community and education around the danger of setting fires.
10:30 AM — 1:00 PM
Hodgkins Park
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