Crime in North Jesmond: statistics, rates and trends
911 crimes were recorded in North Jesmond in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in North Jesmond at a glance
- Crime trends in North Jesmond
- Types of crime in North Jesmond
- North Jesmond compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North Jesmond
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Jesmond
- Population and deprivation in North Jesmond
- Questions about crime in North Jesmond
- About this data
911 crimes were recorded in North Jesmond in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 317 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North Jesmond has the 1,985th highest crime rate.
| Measure | North Jesmond | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 911 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.1 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,966 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North Jesmond was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,924 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (789). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 911 | 76.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 789 | 65.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 956 | 79.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,152 | 96.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,176 | 98.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,924 | 244.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,140 | 95.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,128 | 94.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,353 | 113.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 119 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Jesmond 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+257%) and public order (+12%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-34%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 317 | 26.5 | 1.73 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 182 | 15.2 | 1.84 | +257% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 7.3 | 0.21 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 5.6 | 1.14 | -11% |
| Burglary | 63 | 5.3 | 1.49 | +2% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.8 | 0.76 | +7% |
| Public order | 37 | 3.1 | 0.47 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 2.3 | 2.74 | +42% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -14% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 0.36 | +50% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.56 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +200% |
Anti-social behaviour in North Jesmond
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Jesmond recorded 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in North Jesmond
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Jesmond recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 257% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in North Jesmond
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Jesmond recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North Jesmond
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Jesmond recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North Jesmond
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Jesmond recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North Jesmond
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Jesmond recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North Jesmond
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Jesmond recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North Jesmond
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Jesmond recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in North Jesmond
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Jesmond recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North Jesmond
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Jesmond recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North Jesmond
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Jesmond recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North Jesmond
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Jesmond recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in North Jesmond
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North Jesmond recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North Jesmond
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Jesmond recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to North Jesmond, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Jesmond.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Jesmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Jesmond | 469 | 60.4 | -21% |
| Dene & South Gosforth | 459 | 47.7 | -37% |
| Gosforth | 545 | 51.3 | -33% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | +51% |
| Heaton | 919 | 83.9 | +10% |
| Manor Park | 541 | 61.5 | -19% |
| Arthur's Hill | 2,220 | 111.0 | +46% |
| Monument | 8,228 | 792.9 | +941% |
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 North Jesmond over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West Jesmond | 121 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Avenue | 54 |
| On or near St George'S Terrace | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 33 |
| On or near Queen'S Terrace | 24 |
| On or near Cavendish Place | 22 |
| On or near Devonshire Place | 22 |
| On or near Otterburn Terrace | 21 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 21 |
| On or near West Jesmond Avenue | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Jesmond 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 317 | 34.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 316 | 34.7% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 17.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 94 | 10.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% |
North Jesmond has an estimated population of 11,966. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Jesmond sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North Jesmond |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 4.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 86.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.6% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 57.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is North Jesmond a safe place to live?
North Jesmond recorded 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 North Jesmond?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (182).
Is crime in North Jesmond going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Jesmond was up 15% on the year before: 911 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 789 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North Jesmond?
North Jesmond 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 North Jesmond. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.