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.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Callerton & Throckley at a glance
- Crime trends in Callerton & Throckley
- Types of crime in Callerton & Throckley
- Callerton & Throckley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Callerton & Throckley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Callerton & Throckley
- Population and deprivation in Callerton & Throckley
- Questions about crime in Callerton & Throckley
- About this data
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.
| Measure | Callerton & Throckley | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,288 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.0 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 13,273 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,288 | 97.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,343 | 101.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,539 | 115.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,463 | 110.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,351 | 101.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,387 | 104.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,490 | 112.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,690 | 127.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,985 | 149.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 122 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 108 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 122 |
| September 2025 | 139 |
| August 2025 | 139 |
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 type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 381 | 28.7 | 0.84 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 329 | 24.8 | 1.62 | +1% |
| Other theft | 122 | 9.2 | 1.44 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 8.4 | 1.24 | -23% |
| Public order | 78 | 5.9 | 0.88 | -24% |
| Other crime | 65 | 4.9 | 2.32 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 4.0 | 0.48 | +8% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.8 | 1.09 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 3.7 | 0.75 | -32% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.6 | 0.48 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.22 | -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.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Callerton & Throckley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel | 718 | 68.8 | -29% |
| Lemington | 889 | 91.6 | -6% |
| Denton & Westerhope | 1,400 | 110.6 | +14% |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 1,615 | 142.2 | +47% |
| West Fenham | 1,127 | 100.7 | +4% |
| Benwell & Scotswood | 1,113 | 87.8 | -9% |
| Blakelaw | 1,360 | 118.8 | +22% |
| Kenton | 1,038 | 92.2 | -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.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 163 |
| On or near Airport Freightway | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 33 |
| On or near Newburn Road | 33 |
| On or near Hawkwell Rise | 32 |
| On or near Hareside Court | 31 |
| On or near The By-Way | 30 |
| On or near Coach Road | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 387 | 30.0% |
| Not recorded | 329 | 25.5% |
| Under investigation | 278 | 21.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 244 | 18.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
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.
| Measure | Callerton & Throckley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| 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.