Crime in Denton & Westerhope: statistics, rates and trends
1,400 crimes were recorded in Denton & Westerhope in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Denton & Westerhope
- Questions about crime in Denton & Westerhope
- About this data
1,400 crimes were recorded in Denton & Westerhope in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 420 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Denton & Westerhope has the 1,005th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Denton & Westerhope | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,400 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.6 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 12,654 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Denton & Westerhope was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,157 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,400). 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 | 1,400 | 110.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,670 | 132.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,764 | 139.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,772 | 140.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,634 | 129.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,839 | 145.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,725 | 136.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,826 | 144.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,157 | 170.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 136 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Denton & Westerhope 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+32%) and burglary (+31%). The largest falls were in drugs (-67%) and shoplifting (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 420 | 33.2 | 0.97 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 220 | 17.4 | 1.13 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 195 | 15.4 | 1.86 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 150 | 11.9 | 1.75 | -10% |
| Public order | 99 | 7.8 | 1.18 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 7.5 | 1.52 | +23% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -16% |
| Other crime | 54 | 4.3 | 2.02 | +32% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.3 | 0.94 | +31% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.6 | 1.17 | +18% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.2 | 0.36 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.0 | 1.06 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.8 | 0.96 | +233% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Denton & Westerhope
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Denton & Westerhope recorded 420 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 30.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Denton & Westerhope
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Denton & Westerhope recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Denton & Westerhope
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Denton & Westerhope recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Denton & Westerhope
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Denton & Westerhope recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Denton & Westerhope
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Denton & Westerhope recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Denton & Westerhope
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Denton & Westerhope recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Denton & Westerhope
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Denton & Westerhope recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Denton & Westerhope
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Denton & Westerhope recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Denton & Westerhope
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Denton & Westerhope recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Denton & Westerhope
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Denton & Westerhope recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Denton & Westerhope
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Denton & Westerhope recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Denton & Westerhope
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Denton & Westerhope recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Denton & Westerhope
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Denton & Westerhope recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Denton & Westerhope
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Denton & Westerhope recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Denton & Westerhope, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Denton & Westerhope.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Denton & Westerhope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel | 718 | 68.8 | -38% |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 1,615 | 142.2 | +29% |
| Lemington | 889 | 91.6 | -17% |
| West Fenham | 1,127 | 100.7 | -9% |
| Blakelaw | 1,360 | 118.8 | +7% |
| Benwell & Scotswood | 1,113 | 87.8 | -21% |
| Callerton & Throckley | 1,288 | 97.0 | -12% |
| Wingrove | 844 | 82.4 | -26% |
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 Denton & Westerhope over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beltingham | 149 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 99 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Brokenheugh | 45 |
| On or near Thornley Road | 45 |
| On or near Lordenshaw | 41 |
| On or near Matlock Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Linbridge Drive | 30 |
| On or near Hedgeley Road | 29 |
| On or near Harle Close | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Denton & Westerhope 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 | 557 | 39.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 325 | 23.2% |
| Under investigation | 258 | 18.4% |
| Not recorded | 220 | 15.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Denton & Westerhope has an estimated population of 12,654. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Denton & Westerhope sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Denton & Westerhope |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% |
| Social rented homes | 30.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.3% |
Is Denton & Westerhope a safe place to live?
Denton & Westerhope recorded 110.6 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 Denton & Westerhope?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 420 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (220).
Is crime in Denton & Westerhope going up or down?
Recorded crime in Denton & Westerhope was down 16% on the year before: 1,400 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,670 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Denton & Westerhope?
Denton & Westerhope 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 Denton & Westerhope. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.