Crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne: statistics, rates and trends
1,038 crimes were recorded in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Questions about crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
- About this data
1,038 crimes were recorded in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 349 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne has the 1,432nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,038 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.2 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,259 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,178 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,038). Over the whole period it fell 52%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,038 | 92.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,254 | 111.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,214 | 107.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,375 | 122.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,477 | 131.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,668 | 148.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,552 | 137.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,707 | 151.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,178 | 193.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+44%) and vehicle crime (+29%). The largest falls were in drugs (-69%) and public order (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 349 | 31.0 | 0.91 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 17.6 | 1.15 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 9.8 | 1.18 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 6.3 | 0.93 | +1% |
| Public order | 69 | 6.1 | 0.92 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 5.5 | 1.12 | +29% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.1 | 0.79 | -35% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +3% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.2 | 1.51 | +44% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.3 | 0.41 | -69% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.2 | 0.92 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.8 | 0.97 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.64 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 33.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fawdon & West Gosforth | 947 | 84.7 | -8% |
| Blakelaw | 1,360 | 118.8 | +29% |
| Gosforth | 545 | 51.3 | -44% |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 1,615 | 142.2 | +54% |
| Parklands | 500 | 40.8 | -56% |
| West Fenham | 1,127 | 100.7 | +9% |
| Wingrove | 844 | 82.4 | -11% |
| Denton & Westerhope | 1,400 | 110.6 | +20% |
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 Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 87 |
| On or near Supermarket | 56 |
| On or near Kingston Park | 51 |
| On or near Balmain Road | 33 |
| On or near Brigham Close | 29 |
| On or near Hartburn Walk | 29 |
| On or near Ambridge Way | 26 |
| On or near Hazeldene Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Sherringham Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Mallowburn Crescent | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 309 | 29.8% |
| Under investigation | 233 | 22.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 231 | 22.3% |
| Not recorded | 198 | 19.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 1.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% |
Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne has an estimated population of 11,259. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.6% |
| Social rented homes | 40.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.9% |
Is Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne a safe place to live?
Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne was down 17% on the year before: 1,038 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,254 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.