Crime in Dene & South Gosforth: statistics, rates and trends
459 crimes were recorded in Dene & South Gosforth in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Dene & South Gosforth
- Questions about crime in Dene & South Gosforth
- About this data
459 crimes were recorded in Dene & South Gosforth in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 103 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dene & South Gosforth has the 3,118th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dene & South Gosforth | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 459 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.7 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 9,627 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dene & South Gosforth was highest in the year to July 2021 (775 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (459). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 459 | 47.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 565 | 58.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 531 | 55.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 606 | 62.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 567 | 58.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 775 | 80.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 745 | 77.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 763 | 79.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 660 | 68.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dene & South Gosforth 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+78%).
The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-86%) and criminal damage and arson (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 103 | 10.7 | 0.31 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 10.2 | 1.23 | +78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 6.4 | 0.42 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.2 | 0.84 | -23% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.1 | 0.63 | -20% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.4 | 0.97 | -20% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -38% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +217% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 1.8 | 0.26 | -51% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 0.43 | +250% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.38 | -86% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 0.10 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dene & South Gosforth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dene & South Gosforth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dene & South Gosforth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dene & South Gosforth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dene & South Gosforth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dene & South Gosforth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dene & South Gosforth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dene & South Gosforth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 217% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dene & South Gosforth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dene & South Gosforth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dene & South Gosforth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dene & South Gosforth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dene & South Gosforth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dene & South Gosforth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dene & South Gosforth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dene & South Gosforth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dene & South Gosforth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dene & South Gosforth |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Jesmond | 911 | 76.1 | +60% |
| Manor Park | 541 | 61.5 | +29% |
| Gosforth | 545 | 51.3 | +8% |
| South Jesmond | 469 | 60.4 | +27% |
| Heaton | 919 | 83.9 | +76% |
| Parklands | 500 | 40.8 | -14% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | +141% |
| Fawdon & West Gosforth | 947 | 84.7 | +78% |
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 Dene & South Gosforth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Rise | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Hospital | 25 |
| On or near Fontburn Place | 20 |
| On or near Newlands Road | 19 |
| On or near Commercial Road | 17 |
| On or near Edlingham Close | 14 |
| On or near Honister Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dene & South Gosforth 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 | 162 | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 26.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 89 | 19.4% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 13.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 13 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Dene & South Gosforth has an estimated population of 9,627. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dene & South Gosforth sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dene & South Gosforth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is Dene & South Gosforth a safe place to live?
Dene & South Gosforth recorded 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Dene & South Gosforth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (98).
Is crime in Dene & South Gosforth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dene & South Gosforth was down 19% on the year before: 459 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 565 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dene & South Gosforth?
Dene & South Gosforth 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 Dene & South Gosforth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.