Crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne: statistics, rates and trends
2,604 crimes were recorded in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
- Crime trends in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Types of crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Demographics of Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Questions about crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (888), anti-social behaviour (357) and shoplifting (260) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 502nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,604 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.6 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 18,257 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne of any year here (2,604 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,604 | 142.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,288 | 180.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,366 | 184.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,568 | 195.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,838 | 210.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,635 | 253.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,156 | 227.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,174 | 228.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,745 | 259.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 230 |
| July 2026 | 236 |
| June 2026 | 215 |
| May 2026 | 223 |
| April 2026 | 222 |
| March 2026 | 186 |
| February 2026 | 163 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 244 |
| November 2025 | 236 |
| October 2025 | 297 |
| September 2025 | 283 |
Compared with England and Wales, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate), burglary (90% above the national rate) and robbery (85% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (28% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 193 to 260, while vehicle crime fell from 203 to 111 and drugs fell from 168 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 888 | 48.6 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 357 | 19.6 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 260 | 14.2 | 8.5 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 222 | 12.2 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Public order | 199 | 10.9 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other theft | 171 | 9.4 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Burglary | 123 | 6.7 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -45% |
| Drugs | 96 | 5.3 | 3.3 | -43% |
| Other crime | 78 | 4.3 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Robbery | 46 | 2.5 | 1.4 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.3 | 1.0 | -39% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 1.2 | 1.7 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne; the highest is Monument (787.5 per 1,000) and the lowest South Jesmond (59.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingrove | 836 | 81.6 | -43% |
| Arthur's Hill | 2,219 | 111.0 | -22% |
| Benwell & Scotswood | 1,111 | 87.7 | -39% |
| Monument | 8,172 | 787.5 | +452% |
| West Fenham | 1,092 | 97.6 | -32% |
| Blakelaw | 1,326 | 115.9 | -19% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | -19% |
| South Jesmond | 461 | 59.4 | -58% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (154).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 154 |
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Gerald Street | 80 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 80 |
| On or near Quarry Bank Court | 57 |
| On or near Canning Street | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Atkinson Terrace | 47 |
| On or near Gloucester Terrace | 44 |
| On or near Joan Street | 44 |
Of the 2,247 crimes in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne with a recorded outcome, 42% 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 357 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 935 | 41.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 605 | 26.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 585 | 26.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 77 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 12 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne has an estimated population of 18,257 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (45%, against 17%), more households without a car (56%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (37%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 40.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 37.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 56.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 45.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne a safe place to live?
Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 142.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 502nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 888 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (357).
Is crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne was down 21% on the year before: 2,604 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,288 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne?
About 18,257 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne 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.