Crime in Callerton & Throckley: statistics, rates and trends

1,288 crimes were recorded in Callerton & Throckley in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.

1,288 crimes were recorded in Callerton & Throckley in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 381 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Callerton & Throckley has the 1,320th highest crime rate.

MeasureCallerton & ThrockleyNewcastle upon TyneEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 20261,28838,3315,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents97.0119.696.4
Change on previous 12 months-4%-14%-1%
Population13,273320,60558,797,018

Recorded crime in Callerton & Throckley was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,985 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,288). Over the whole period it fell 35%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 20261,28897.096.4
Year to July 20251,343101.297.1
Year to July 20241,539115.997.7
Year to July 20231,463110.25.2
Year to July 20221,351101.8101.3
Year to July 20211,387104.5102.1
Year to July 20201,490112.3101.9
Year to July 20191,690127.3101.5
Year to July 20181,985149.6100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 2026111
June 2026105
May 2026122
April 202690
March 2026108
February 202681
January 202629
December 2025110
November 2025132
October 2025122
September 2025139
August 2025139

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Callerton & Throckley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, other theft, other crime.

The largest increases were in other crime (+67%) and burglary (+50%). The largest falls were in drugs (-40%) and vehicle crime (-32%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences38128.70.84-1%
Anti-social behaviour32924.81.62+1%
Other theft1229.21.44-3%
Criminal damage and arson1128.41.24-23%
Public order785.90.88-24%
Other crime654.92.32+67%
Shoplifting534.00.48+8%
Burglary513.81.09+50%
Vehicle crime493.70.75-32%
Drugs211.60.48-40%
Theft from the person100.80.45+0%
Possession of weapons70.50.54+17%
Bicycle theft60.50.55+50%
Robbery40.30.22-56%

Violence and sexual offences in Callerton & Throckley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Callerton & Throckley recorded 381 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Callerton & Throckley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Callerton & Throckley recorded 329 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Callerton & Throckley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Callerton & Throckley recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Callerton & Throckley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Callerton & Throckley recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Callerton & Throckley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Callerton & Throckley recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Callerton & Throckley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Callerton & Throckley recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Callerton & Throckley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Callerton & Throckley recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Callerton & Throckley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Callerton & Throckley recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Callerton & Throckley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Callerton & Throckley recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Callerton & Throckley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Callerton & Throckley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Callerton & Throckley

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Callerton & Throckley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Callerton & Throckley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Callerton & Throckley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Callerton & Throckley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Callerton & Throckley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Callerton & Throckley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Callerton & Throckley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Callerton & Throckley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Callerton & Throckley.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Callerton & Throckley
Chapel71868.8-29%
Lemington88991.6-6%
Denton & Westerhope1,400110.6+14%
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall1,615142.2+47%
West Fenham1,127100.7+4%
Benwell & Scotswood1,11387.8-9%
Blakelaw1,360118.8+22%
Kenton1,03892.2-5%

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Callerton & Throckley over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Parking Area163
On or near Airport Freightway66
On or near Petrol Station52
On or near Bus/Coach Station33
On or near Newburn Road33
On or near Hawkwell Rise32
On or near Hareside Court31
On or near The By-Way30
On or near Coach Road29
On or near Supermarket26

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Callerton & Throckley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified38730.0%
Not recorded32925.5%
Under investigation27821.6%
Status update unavailable24418.9%
Court result unavailable241.9%
Awaiting court outcome110.9%
Local resolution60.5%
Offender given a caution40.3%
Unable to prosecute suspect40.3%
Action to be taken by another organisation10.1%

Callerton & Throckley has an estimated population of 13,273. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Callerton & Throckley sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureCallerton & Throckley
Aged 0 to 1518.2%
Aged 16 to 6462.3%
Aged 65 and over19.5%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage60.5%
Social rented homes26.9%
Private rented homes12.5%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)4.9

Is Callerton & Throckley a safe place to live?

Callerton & Throckley recorded 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.

What is the most common crime in Callerton & Throckley?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 381 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (329).

Is crime in Callerton & Throckley going up or down?

Recorded crime in Callerton & Throckley was down 4% on the year before: 1,288 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,343 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Callerton & Throckley?

Callerton & Throckley is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.

How are these crime rates calculated?

Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Callerton & Throckley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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