Crime in Blakelaw: statistics, rates and trends
1,326 crimes were recorded in Blakelaw in the 12 months to August 2026, 115.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (347), anti-social behaviour (302) and criminal damage and arson (148) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 898th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Blakelaw | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,326 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.9 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,444 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blakelaw peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,869 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,256). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,326 | 115.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,495 | 130.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,256 | 109.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,528 | 133.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,559 | 136.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,869 | 163.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,494 | 130.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,717 | 150.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,810 | 158.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 120 |
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 141 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 131 |
| September 2025 | 145 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blakelaw recorded notably more other crime (94% above the national rate), vehicle crime (93% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (92% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (33% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 122 to 148 and other crime rose from 39 to 47, while drugs fell from 55 to 25 and violence and sexual offences fell from 499 to 347.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 347 | 30.3 | 34.2 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 302 | 26.4 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 148 | 12.9 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 119 | 10.4 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 9.6 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Public order | 76 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 75 | 6.6 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Other crime | 47 | 4.1 | 2.1 | +21% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -55% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blakelaw; the highest is Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall (140.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne (50.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blakelaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fenham | 1,092 | 97.6 | -16% |
| Kenton | 1,035 | 91.9 | -21% |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 1,599 | 140.8 | +22% |
| Wingrove | 836 | 81.6 | -30% |
| Denton & Westerhope | 1,385 | 109.5 | -6% |
| Benwell & Scotswood | 1,111 | 87.7 | -24% |
| Fawdon & West Gosforth | 918 | 82.1 | -29% |
| Gosforth | 538 | 50.6 | -56% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Blakelaw over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Moulton Place” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Moulton Place | 75 |
| On or near Brieryside | 71 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Wilbury Place | 64 |
| On or near Foxglove Walk | 37 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 31 |
| On or near Moorhead Mews | 30 |
| On or near Cragston Close | 28 |
| On or near Fulwell Green | 27 |
| On or near Eastern Way | 25 |
Of the 1,024 crimes in Blakelaw with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 302 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 452 | 44.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 281 | 27.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 232 | 22.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Blakelaw has an estimated population of 11,444 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (43%, against 17%), more households without a car (40%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blakelaw average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Blakelaw | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 43.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 48.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Blakelaw a safe place to live?
Blakelaw recorded 115.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 898th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Blakelaw?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 347 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (302).
Is crime in Blakelaw going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blakelaw was down 11% on the year before: 1,326 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,495 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blakelaw?
About 11,444 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blakelaw?
Blakelaw is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.