Crime in North Jesmond: statistics, rates and trends
946 crimes were recorded in North Jesmond in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of North Jesmond
- Questions about crime in North Jesmond
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (312), shoplifting (214) and violence and sexual offences (88) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,877th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | North Jesmond | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 946 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.1 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,966 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in North Jesmond peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,883 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (815). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 946 | 79.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 815 | 68.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 942 | 78.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,150 | 96.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,151 | 96.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,883 | 240.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,208 | 101.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,136 | 94.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,321 | 110.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, North Jesmond recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.3 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (70% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (79% below) and criminal damage and arson (53% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 58 to 214, while violence and sexual offences fell from 133 to 88 and criminal damage and arson fell from 51 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 312 | 26.1 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 214 | 17.9 | 8.5 | +269% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 7.4 | 34.2 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 6.6 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Burglary | 64 | 5.3 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.9 | 0.8 | +5% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 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 North Jesmond; the highest is Monument (787.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Dene & South Gosforth (50.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Jesmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Jesmond | 461 | 59.4 | -25% |
| Dene & South Gosforth | 482 | 50.1 | -37% |
| Gosforth | 538 | 50.6 | -36% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | +45% |
| Heaton | 1,007 | 91.9 | +16% |
| Manor Park | 536 | 61.0 | -23% |
| Arthur's Hill | 2,219 | 111.0 | +40% |
| Monument | 8,172 | 787.5 | +896% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in North Jesmond over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “West Jesmond” (159).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West Jesmond | 159 |
| On or near St George'S Terrace | 46 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 29 |
| On or near Devonshire Place | 23 |
| On or near Queen'S Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Cavendish Place | 22 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near West Jesmond Avenue | 20 |
Of the 634 crimes in North Jesmond with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 312 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 322 | 50.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 202 | 31.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 90 | 14.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
North Jesmond has an estimated population of 11,966 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (61.3%, against 7.9%), more private renting (57%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (2.8%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Jesmond average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | North Jesmond | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 4.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 36.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 61.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 2.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 57.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is North Jesmond a safe place to live?
North Jesmond recorded 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,877th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in North Jesmond?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 312 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (214).
Is crime in North Jesmond going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Jesmond was up 16% on the year before: 946 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 815 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Jesmond?
About 11,966 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Jesmond?
North Jesmond 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.