Crime in Callerton & Throckley: statistics, rates and trends
1,275 crimes were recorded in Callerton & Throckley in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Callerton & Throckley
- Questions about crime in Callerton & Throckley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (377), anti-social behaviour (320) and other theft (121) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,347th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Callerton & Throckley | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,275 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.1 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 13,273 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Callerton & Throckley of any year here (1,275 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,275 | 96.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,351 | 101.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,497 | 112.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,499 | 112.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,395 | 105.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,352 | 101.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,532 | 115.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,597 | 120.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,011 | 151.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 126 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Callerton & Throckley recorded notably more other crime (2.2 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (57% above the national rate) and other theft (41% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (55% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 39 to 63 and burglary rose from 37 to 52, while criminal damage and arson fell from 145 to 109 and vehicle crime fell from 68 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 377 | 28.4 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 320 | 24.1 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Other theft | 121 | 9.1 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Public order | 82 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other crime | 63 | 4.7 | 2.1 | +62% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.9 | 3.6 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 3.8 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Callerton & Throckley; the highest is Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall (140.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Chapel (70.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Callerton & Throckley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel | 734 | 70.4 | -27% |
| Lemington | 840 | 86.5 | -10% |
| Denton & Westerhope | 1,385 | 109.5 | +14% |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 1,599 | 140.8 | +47% |
| West Fenham | 1,092 | 97.6 | +2% |
| Benwell & Scotswood | 1,111 | 87.7 | -9% |
| Blakelaw | 1,326 | 115.9 | +21% |
| Kenton | 1,035 | 91.9 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Callerton & Throckley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (155).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 155 |
| On or near Airport Freightway | 76 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Hawkwell Rise | 35 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 34 |
| On or near Newburn Road | 33 |
| On or near Hareside Court | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near The By-Way | 26 |
| On or near Coach Road | 25 |
Of the 955 crimes in Callerton & Throckley with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 320 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 392 | 41.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 263 | 27.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 254 | 26.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Callerton & Throckley has an estimated population of 13,273 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Callerton & Throckley average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Callerton & Throckley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Callerton & Throckley a safe place to live?
Callerton & Throckley recorded 96.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,347th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Callerton & Throckley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 377 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (320).
Is crime in Callerton & Throckley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Callerton & Throckley was down 6% on the year before: 1,275 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,351 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Callerton & Throckley?
About 13,273 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Callerton & Throckley?
Callerton & Throckley 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.