Crime in Gosforth, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends

241 crimes were recorded in Gosforth, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 111 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gosforth, Cumberland has the 3,394th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Gosforth, Cumberland was highest in the year to July 2021 (261 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (179). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gosforth, Cumberland 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+25%).

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-31%) and other theft (-25%).

Violence and sexual offences in Gosforth, Cumberland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 46.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Gosforth, Cumberland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Gosforth, Cumberland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Gosforth, Cumberland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Gosforth, Cumberland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Gosforth, Cumberland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Gosforth, Cumberland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Gosforth, Cumberland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Gosforth, Cumberland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Gosforth, Cumberland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Gosforth, Cumberland

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Gosforth, Cumberland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gosforth, Cumberland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gosforth, Cumberland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gosforth, Cumberland.

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 Gosforth, Cumberland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gosforth, Cumberland 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.

Gosforth, Cumberland has an estimated population of 5,823. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gosforth, Cumberland sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Gosforth, Cumberland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.