Crime in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne: statistics, rates and trends
1,007 crimes were recorded in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
- Crime trends in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Types of crime in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Demographics of Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Questions about crime in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (292), violence and sexual offences (175) and anti-social behaviour (145) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,443rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,007 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.9 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 10,957 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,315 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (913). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,007 | 91.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 967 | 88.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,061 | 96.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 996 | 90.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 913 | 83.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,282 | 117.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,154 | 105.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,222 | 111.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,315 | 120.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 159 |
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded notably more shoplifting (3.2 times the national rate), vehicle crime (82% above the national rate) and robbery (74% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (53% below) and other theft (38% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 58 to 99 and shoplifting rose from 224 to 292, while other theft fell from 57 to 44 and public order fell from 68 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 292 | 26.6 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 16.0 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 13.2 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 9.0 | 5.0 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 59 | 5.4 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Robbery | 26 | 2.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne; the highest is Byker (193.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Dene & South Gosforth (50.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park | 536 | 61.0 | -34% |
| Byker | 2,353 | 193.5 | +111% |
| South Jesmond | 461 | 59.4 | -35% |
| Walkergate | 1,642 | 117.7 | +28% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | +25% |
| North Jesmond | 946 | 79.1 | -14% |
| Dene & South Gosforth | 482 | 50.1 | -46% |
| Walker | 1,521 | 134.6 | +46% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Roxburgh Place” (298).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roxburgh Place | 298 |
| On or near Chillingham Road | 74 |
| On or near Cartington Terrace | 51 |
| On or near Whitefield Terrace | 36 |
| On or near Meldon Terrace | 30 |
| On or near Hartford Street | 25 |
| On or near King John Terrace | 25 |
| On or near Simonside Terrace | 24 |
| On or near Cheltenham Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Burlington Gardens | 22 |
Of the 862 crimes in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 338 | 39.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 320 | 37.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 164 | 19.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% | 34.5% |
Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne has an estimated population of 10,957 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (18.8%, against 7.9%), more private renting (43%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (57%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 18.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne a safe place to live?
Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,443rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 292 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (175).
Is crime in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne was up 4% on the year before: 1,007 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 967 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne?
About 10,957 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Heaton, 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.