Crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne: statistics, rates and trends
2,649 crimes were recorded in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to July 2026, 145.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Questions about crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
- About this data
2,649 crimes were recorded in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to July 2026, 145.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 899 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne has the 479th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,649 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.1 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 18,257 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne was highest in the year to July 2018 (4,734 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,649). Over the whole period it fell 44%, 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 | 2,649 | 145.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,335 | 182.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,359 | 184.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,614 | 198.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,823 | 209.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,706 | 257.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,064 | 222.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,255 | 233.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,734 | 259.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 275 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+64%). The largest falls were in drugs (-47%) and possession of weapons (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 899 | 49.2 | 1.44 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 357 | 19.6 | 1.27 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 285 | 15.6 | 1.88 | +64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 224 | 12.3 | 1.81 | -23% |
| Public order | 204 | 11.2 | 1.68 | -27% |
| Other theft | 168 | 9.2 | 1.44 | -29% |
| Burglary | 124 | 6.8 | 1.92 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 118 | 6.5 | 1.31 | -44% |
| Drugs | 91 | 5.0 | 1.52 | -47% |
| Other crime | 79 | 4.3 | 2.05 | -12% |
| Robbery | 46 | 2.5 | 1.87 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 1.3 | 0.78 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.2 | 1.24 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.53 | -56% |
Violence and sexual offences in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 899 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 33.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 79 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 down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingrove | 844 | 82.4 | -43% |
| Arthur's Hill | 2,220 | 111.0 | -23% |
| Benwell & Scotswood | 1,113 | 87.8 | -39% |
| Monument | 8,228 | 792.9 | +446% |
| West Fenham | 1,127 | 100.7 | -31% |
| Blakelaw | 1,360 | 118.8 | -18% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | -21% |
| South Jesmond | 469 | 60.4 | -58% |
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 Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 184 |
| On or near Supermarket | 111 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 83 |
| On or near Gerald Street | 79 |
| On or near Quarry Bank Court | 53 |
| On or near Canning Street | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near Atkinson Terrace | 44 |
| On or near Bentinck Road | 44 |
| On or near Grainger Park Road | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne 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 | 972 | 36.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 599 | 22.6% |
| Under investigation | 574 | 21.7% |
| Not recorded | 357 | 13.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 97 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 1.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 9 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.1% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne has an estimated population of 18,257. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 22.4% |
| Social rented homes | 45.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne a safe place to live?
Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 145.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 899 reports in the 12 months to July 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: 2,649 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,335 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.