WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in elswick, newcastle upon tyne

Comprehensive safety analysis for elswick, localized within newcastle upon tyne.

Total Crimes

186
trending_up +18500.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

81.08per 1k

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

16,126

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences64
Anti-social Behaviour30
Shoplifting22
Other Theft16
Criminal Damage & Arson13
Burglary11
Public Order10
Vehicle Crime8
Other Crime4
Drug Offences4
Robbery2
Theft from Person1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Joan Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 9Criminal damage and arson: 2
11
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 10
10
On or near Gill Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2Vehicle crime: 1
7
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 6
6
On or near Canning Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Drugs: 1
5
On or near Supermarket Map
Public order: 2Robbery: 1Burglary: 1
4
On or near Heyburn Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Ethel Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Goldfinch Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Gerald Street Map
Drugs: 1Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within newcastle upon tyne district.

Local Rank

#23safest in newcastle upon tyne

National Safety

Top 8%Riskiest

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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