Crime in South Jesmond: statistics, rates and trends
469 crimes were recorded in South Jesmond in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in South Jesmond at a glance
- Crime trends in South Jesmond
- Types of crime in South Jesmond
- South Jesmond compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Jesmond
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Jesmond
- Population and deprivation in South Jesmond
- Questions about crime in South Jesmond
- About this data
469 crimes were recorded in South Jesmond in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 110 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Jesmond has the 2,576th highest crime rate.
| Measure | South Jesmond | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 469 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.4 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 7,762 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South Jesmond was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,149 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (469). Over the whole period it fell 43%, 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 | 469 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 601 | 77.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 704 | 90.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 737 | 94.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 768 | 98.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,149 | 148.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 628 | 80.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 854 | 110.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 830 | 106.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South 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 burglary, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+26%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-55%) and public order (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 14.2 | 0.92 | -20% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 12.2 | 0.36 | -37% |
| Burglary | 54 | 7.0 | 1.97 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 6.7 | 1.36 | -10% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -41% |
| Drugs | 24 | 3.1 | 0.95 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 3.0 | 0.36 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -55% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.2 | 1.04 | +112% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.8 | 0.94 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -60% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -80% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -71% |
Anti-social behaviour in South Jesmond
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Jesmond recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in South Jesmond
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Jesmond recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South Jesmond
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Jesmond recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South Jesmond
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Jesmond recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South Jesmond
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Jesmond recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South Jesmond
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Jesmond recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South Jesmond
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Jesmond recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in South Jesmond
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Jesmond recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South Jesmond
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Jesmond recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South Jesmond
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Jesmond recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in South Jesmond
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Jesmond recorded 6 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 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South Jesmond
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Jesmond recorded 2 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 down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in South Jesmond
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Jesmond recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South Jesmond
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Jesmond recorded 2 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 down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South Jesmond, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Jesmond.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Jesmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Jesmond | 911 | 76.1 | +26% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | +90% |
| Heaton | 919 | 83.9 | +39% |
| Monument | 8,228 | 792.9 | +1212% |
| Dene & South Gosforth | 459 | 47.7 | -21% |
| Manor Park | 541 | 61.5 | +2% |
| Byker | 2,402 | 197.5 | +227% |
| Arthur's Hill | 2,220 | 111.0 | +84% |
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 South Jesmond over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Acorn Road | 43 |
| On or near Osborne Road | 29 |
| On or near Lily Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Osborne Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Jesmond | 21 |
| On or near Amble Grove | 18 |
| On or near Clayton Park Square | 17 |
| On or near Hospital | 17 |
| On or near Brandling Park | 16 |
| On or near Granville Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 172 | 36.7% |
| Not recorded | 110 | 23.5% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 19.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 17.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
South Jesmond has an estimated population of 7,762. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Jesmond sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South Jesmond |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 4.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 83.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 52.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is South Jesmond a safe place to live?
South Jesmond recorded 60.4 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 South Jesmond?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (95).
Is crime in South Jesmond going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Jesmond was down 22% on the year before: 469 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 601 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South Jesmond?
South 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 South Jesmond. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.