Crime in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne: statistics, rates and trends
538 crimes were recorded in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
- Crime trends in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Types of crime in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Demographics of Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Questions about crime in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (101), vehicle crime (81) and anti-social behaviour (70) made up 47% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,003rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 538 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.6 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 10,628 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne of any year here (538 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 538 | 50.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 590 | 55.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 701 | 66.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 943 | 88.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 909 | 85.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 810 | 76.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 802 | 75.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 844 | 79.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 931 | 87.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.4 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (53% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (72% below) and anti-social behaviour (57% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 56 to 81 and shoplifting rose from 58 to 67, while other theft fell from 49 to 31 and violence and sexual offences fell from 154 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 9.5 | 34.2 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 6.3 | 8.5 | +16% |
| Public order | 54 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -37% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 2.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne; the highest is Blakelaw (115.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Parklands, Newcastle upon Tyne (40.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fawdon & West Gosforth | 918 | 82.1 | +62% |
| North Jesmond | 946 | 79.1 | +56% |
| Dene & South Gosforth | 482 | 50.1 | -1% |
| Kenton | 1,035 | 91.9 | +82% |
| Parklands | 498 | 40.7 | -20% |
| South Jesmond | 461 | 59.4 | +17% |
| Blakelaw | 1,326 | 115.9 | +129% |
| Arthur's Hill | 2,219 | 111.0 | +119% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Balmoral Terrace” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Balmoral Terrace | 53 |
| On or near South Cross Street | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Woodbine Road | 24 |
| On or near Back High Street | 21 |
| On or near Leslie Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Hyde Terrace | 16 |
| On or near North Cross Street | 11 |
| On or near Broomfield Road | 10 |
| On or near Grove Park Avenue | 10 |
Of the 468 crimes in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne with a recorded outcome, 58% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 271 | 57.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 20.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 16.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne has an estimated population of 10,628 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (66%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (7.1%, against 18.2%) and less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 65.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne a safe place to live?
Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,003rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 101 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (81).
Is crime in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne was down 9% on the year before: 538 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 590 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne?
About 10,628 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Gosforth, 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.