WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne

Comprehensive safety analysis for Walkergate, localized within Newcastle upon Tyne.

Total Crimes

156
trending_down -0.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

91.14per 1k
trending_down -1.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

12,408

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences36
Anti-social Behaviour31
Shoplifting25
Criminal Damage & Arson18
Public Order14
Vehicle Crime11
Other Crime6
Robbery4
Burglary4
Theft from Person3
Other Theft2
Drug Offences1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Union Road Map
Shoplifting: 22Robbery: 1
23
On or near Jasmine Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
7
On or near Kentmere Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
6
On or near Walkergate Map
Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2Burglary: 1
5
On or near Waverdale Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 2
5
On or near Eastfield Avenue Map
Public order: 2Theft from the person: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Rotherdale Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 1
4
On or near Grace Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1
4
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near Petrol Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3

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Local Rank

#18safest in Newcastle upon Tyne

National Safety

Top 21%Riskiest

City Average

101.27per 1k

Local Policing

Byker and Walker

Northumbria Police

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour and motorcycle disorder

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

Walker is part of the EPIC programme (Empowering People in Communities) a partnership approach to improve the area. This includes prevention and diversion work with young people. We are working with partners to reduce ASB and motorcycle disorder especially in Walker Park.

Actioned: 1 Oct 2026

Drug dealing and drug use

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

We are working to gather more intelligence on those involved and gain warrants. Working with partners to look at tenancy enforcement, closure orders and diversionary measures.

Actioned: 1 Oct 2026

Street drinking and ASB on Shields Road, Byker.

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

EPIC (Empowering People In Communities) East has been established to provide a coordinated, multi-agency approach to addressing vulnerability, crime (including serious and organised crime), ASB, youth violence, and community engagement in the East of Newcastle.

Actioned: 1 Oct 2026

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