Crime in Dene & South Gosforth: statistics, rates and trends
482 crimes were recorded in Dene & South Gosforth in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dene & South Gosforth at a glance
- Crime trends in Dene & South Gosforth
- Types of crime in Dene & South Gosforth
- Dene & South Gosforth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dene & South Gosforth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dene & South Gosforth
- Demographics of Dene & South Gosforth
- Questions about crime in Dene & South Gosforth
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (143), violence and sexual offences (101) and anti-social behaviour (60) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,023rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Dene & South Gosforth | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 482 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.1 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 9,627 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dene & South Gosforth of any year here (482 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 482 | 50.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 579 | 60.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 509 | 52.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 604 | 62.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 588 | 61.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 746 | 77.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 757 | 78.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 786 | 81.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 620 | 64.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dene & South Gosforth recorded notably more shoplifting (76% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (69% below) and anti-social behaviour (59% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 55 to 143, while vehicle crime fell from 58 to 31 and burglary fell from 48 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 143 | 14.9 | 8.5 | +160% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 10.5 | 34.2 | -37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 6.2 | 15.4 | -28% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -47% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -42% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dene & South Gosforth; the highest is Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne (114.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Parklands, Newcastle upon Tyne (40.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dene & South Gosforth |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Jesmond | 946 | 79.1 | +58% |
| Manor Park | 536 | 61.0 | +22% |
| Gosforth | 538 | 50.6 | +1% |
| South Jesmond | 461 | 59.4 | +19% |
| Heaton | 1,007 | 91.9 | +84% |
| Parklands | 498 | 40.7 | -19% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | +129% |
| Fawdon & West Gosforth | 918 | 82.1 | +64% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Dene & South Gosforth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mill Rise” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Rise | 85 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near Hospital | 22 |
| On or near Newlands Road | 20 |
| On or near Fontburn Place | 18 |
| On or near Commercial Road | 17 |
| On or near Honister Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Edlingham Close | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Lartington Gardens | 10 |
Of the 422 crimes in Dene & South Gosforth with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 167 | 39.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 18.5% | 4.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 13 | 3.1% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Dene & South Gosforth has an estimated population of 9,627 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.6%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dene & South Gosforth average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Dene & South Gosforth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dene & South Gosforth a safe place to live?
Dene & South Gosforth recorded 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,023rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Dene & South Gosforth?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (101).
Is crime in Dene & South Gosforth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dene & South Gosforth was down 17% on the year before: 482 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 579 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dene & South Gosforth?
About 9,627 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dene & South Gosforth?
Dene & South Gosforth 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.