Crime in Fawdon & West Gosforth: statistics, rates and trends
918 crimes were recorded in Fawdon & West Gosforth in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fawdon & West Gosforth at a glance
- Crime trends in Fawdon & West Gosforth
- Types of crime in Fawdon & West Gosforth
- Fawdon & West Gosforth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fawdon & West Gosforth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fawdon & West Gosforth
- Demographics of Fawdon & West Gosforth
- Questions about crime in Fawdon & West Gosforth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (338), anti-social behaviour (148) and public order (99) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,758th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Fawdon & West Gosforth | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 918 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.1 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -27% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,178 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Fawdon & West Gosforth of any year here (918 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 51%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 918 | 82.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,251 | 111.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,071 | 95.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,153 | 103.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,089 | 97.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,432 | 128.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,475 | 132.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,622 | 145.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,892 | 169.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 91 |
| September 2025 | 109 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fawdon & West Gosforth recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.4 times the national rate) and public order (33% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (51% below) and shoplifting (46% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 98 to 51 and other theft fell from 63 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 338 | 30.2 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 13.2 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Public order | 99 | 8.9 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 4.6 | 8.5 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -44% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 2.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fawdon & West Gosforth; the highest is Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall (140.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Parklands, Newcastle upon Tyne (40.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fawdon & West Gosforth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton | 1,035 | 91.9 | +12% |
| Parklands | 498 | 40.7 | -50% |
| Gosforth | 538 | 50.6 | -38% |
| Blakelaw | 1,326 | 115.9 | +41% |
| Castle | 727 | 40.9 | -50% |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 1,599 | 140.8 | +71% |
| Dene & South Gosforth | 482 | 50.1 | -39% |
| North Jesmond | 946 | 79.1 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Fawdon & West Gosforth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Halterburn Close” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Halterburn Close | 90 |
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 33 |
| On or near Souter Road | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Mapledene Road | 26 |
| On or near Leagreen Court | 23 |
| On or near Belsay Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Carrfield Road | 22 |
| On or near Howick Avenue | 22 |
Of the 770 crimes in Fawdon & West Gosforth with a recorded outcome, 38% 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 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 296 | 38.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 242 | 31.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 211 | 27.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Fawdon & West Gosforth has an estimated population of 11,178 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (35%, against 23%) and more social housing (25%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fawdon & West Gosforth average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fawdon & West Gosforth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Fawdon & West Gosforth a safe place to live?
Fawdon & West Gosforth recorded 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,758th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and public order.
What is the most common crime in Fawdon & West Gosforth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 338 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Fawdon & West Gosforth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fawdon & West Gosforth was down 27% on the year before: 918 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,251 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fawdon & West Gosforth?
About 11,178 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fawdon & West Gosforth?
Fawdon & West Gosforth 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.