Crime in Lemington: statistics, rates and trends
840 crimes were recorded in Lemington in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.5 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 Lemington at a glance
- Crime trends in Lemington
- Types of crime in Lemington
- Lemington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lemington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lemington
- Demographics of Lemington
- Questions about crime in Lemington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (203), anti-social behaviour (148) and shoplifting (142) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,621st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Lemington | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 840 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.5 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 9,710 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Lemington of any year here (840 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 840 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 995 | 102.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,194 | 123.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,002 | 103.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 971 | 100.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,111 | 114.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,131 | 116.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,220 | 125.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,133 | 116.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lemington recorded notably more shoplifting (73% above the national rate), other crime (61% above the national rate) and robbery (59% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (47% below) and violence and sexual offences (39% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 80 to 142 and burglary rose from 29 to 43, while anti-social behaviour fell from 261 to 148 and criminal damage and arson fell from 119 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 20.9 | 34.2 | -33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 15.2 | 15.4 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 142 | 14.6 | 8.5 | +78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Public order | 60 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Burglary | 43 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.4 | 2.1 | +14% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lemington; the highest is Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall (140.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Chapel (70.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lemington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton & Westerhope | 1,385 | 109.5 | +27% |
| Chapel | 734 | 70.4 | -19% |
| Benwell & Scotswood | 1,111 | 87.7 | +1% |
| West Fenham | 1,092 | 97.6 | +13% |
| Callerton & Throckley | 1,275 | 96.1 | +11% |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 1,599 | 140.8 | +63% |
| Blakelaw | 1,326 | 115.9 | +34% |
| Wingrove | 836 | 81.6 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Lemington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Union Hall Road” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Union Hall Road | 105 |
| On or near Bells Close | 62 |
| On or near Northumberland Road | 45 |
| On or near Lesbury Street | 31 |
| On or near Hartside | 21 |
| On or near Park Rise | 20 |
| On or near West View | 19 |
| On or near Greenfinch Way | 16 |
| On or near Addison Road | 14 |
| On or near Fernwood Road | 14 |
Of the 692 crimes in Lemington with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 297 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 206 | 29.8% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 154 | 22.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.3% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
Lemington has an estimated population of 9,710 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%), more households without a car (29%, against 23%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lemington average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Lemington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Lemington a safe place to live?
Lemington recorded 86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,621st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Lemington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Lemington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lemington was down 16% on the year before: 840 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 995 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lemington?
About 9,710 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lemington?
Lemington 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.