Crime in Denton & Westerhope: statistics, rates and trends
1,385 crimes were recorded in Denton & Westerhope in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Denton & Westerhope at a glance
- Crime trends in Denton & Westerhope
- Types of crime in Denton & Westerhope
- Denton & Westerhope compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Denton & Westerhope
- What happened after crimes were reported in Denton & Westerhope
- Demographics of Denton & Westerhope
- Questions about crime in Denton & Westerhope
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (410), anti-social behaviour (219) and shoplifting (194) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,022nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Denton & Westerhope | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,385 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.5 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 12,654 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Denton & Westerhope of any year here (1,385 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,385 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,597 | 126.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,829 | 144.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,781 | 140.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,651 | 130.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,811 | 143.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,685 | 133.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,856 | 146.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,113 | 167.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 121 |
| July 2026 | 113 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 94 |
| April 2026 | 141 |
| March 2026 | 108 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 140 |
| October 2025 | 166 |
| September 2025 | 178 |
Compared with England and Wales, Denton & Westerhope recorded notably more other crime (83% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (82% above the national rate) and shoplifting (81% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (26% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 62 to 95 and burglary rose from 35 to 41, while violence and sexual offences fell from 544 to 410 and shoplifting fell from 240 to 194.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 410 | 32.4 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 219 | 17.3 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 194 | 15.3 | 8.5 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 12.2 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Public order | 99 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 7.5 | 5.0 | +53% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Other crime | 49 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Denton & Westerhope; 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 Denton & Westerhope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel | 734 | 70.4 | -36% |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 1,599 | 140.8 | +29% |
| Lemington | 840 | 86.5 | -21% |
| West Fenham | 1,092 | 97.6 | -11% |
| Blakelaw | 1,326 | 115.9 | +6% |
| Benwell & Scotswood | 1,111 | 87.7 | -20% |
| Callerton & Throckley | 1,275 | 96.1 | -12% |
| Wingrove | 836 | 81.6 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Denton & Westerhope over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beltingham” (156).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beltingham | 156 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 104 |
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near Thornley Road | 43 |
| On or near Brokenheugh | 41 |
| On or near Lordenshaw | 40 |
| On or near Matlock Gardens | 36 |
| On or near Hedgeley Road | 29 |
| On or near Harle Close | 28 |
| On or near Linbridge Drive | 25 |
Of the 1,166 crimes in Denton & Westerhope with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 219 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 553 | 47.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 319 | 27.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 255 | 21.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.3% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Denton & Westerhope has an estimated population of 12,654 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), more households without a car (36%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Denton & Westerhope average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Denton & Westerhope | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Denton & Westerhope a safe place to live?
Denton & Westerhope recorded 109.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,022nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Denton & Westerhope?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 410 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (219).
Is crime in Denton & Westerhope going up or down?
Recorded crime in Denton & Westerhope was down 13% on the year before: 1,385 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,597 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Denton & Westerhope?
About 12,654 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Denton & Westerhope?
Denton & Westerhope 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.