Crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne: statistics, rates and trends
1,035 crimes were recorded in Kenton, 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 down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
- Crime trends in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Types of crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Demographics of Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Questions about crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (337), anti-social behaviour (200) and shoplifting (102) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,442nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,035 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.9 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,259 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne of any year here (1,035 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 52%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,035 | 91.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,230 | 109.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,222 | 108.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,372 | 121.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,459 | 129.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,637 | 145.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,583 | 140.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,651 | 146.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,172 | 192.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 85 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 108 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded notably more other crime (55% above the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 26 to 37 and vehicle crime rose from 48 to 60, while public order fell from 114 to 73 and violence and sexual offences fell from 463 to 337.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 337 | 29.9 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 17.8 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 9.1 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 73 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Other theft | 62 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +25% |
| Other crime | 37 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +42% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne; 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 Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fawdon & West Gosforth | 918 | 82.1 | -11% |
| Blakelaw | 1,326 | 115.9 | +26% |
| Gosforth | 538 | 50.6 | -45% |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 1,599 | 140.8 | +53% |
| Parklands | 498 | 40.7 | -56% |
| West Fenham | 1,092 | 97.6 | +6% |
| Wingrove | 836 | 81.6 | -11% |
| Denton & Westerhope | 1,385 | 109.5 | +19% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 77 |
| On or near Kingston Park | 60 |
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Balmain Road | 34 |
| On or near Brigham Close | 31 |
| On or near Hartburn Walk | 27 |
| On or near Hazeldene Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Sherringham Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Ambridge Way | 22 |
| On or near Mallowburn Crescent | 19 |
Of the 835 crimes in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 200 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 311 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 238 | 28.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 233 | 27.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne has an estimated population of 11,259 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (40%, against 17%), more households without a car (36%, against 23%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne a safe place to live?
Kenton, 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 1,442nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 337 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (200).
Is crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne was down 16% on the year before: 1,035 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,230 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne?
About 11,259 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Kenton, 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.