Crime in South Jesmond: statistics, rates and trends
461 crimes were recorded in South Jesmond in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of South Jesmond
- Questions about crime in South Jesmond
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (108), violence and sexual offences (89) and vehicle crime (57) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,639th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | South Jesmond | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 461 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.4 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 7,762 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in South Jesmond of any year here (461 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 461 | 59.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 620 | 79.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 692 | 89.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 727 | 93.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 767 | 98.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,142 | 147.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 641 | 82.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 845 | 108.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 836 | 107.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, South Jesmond recorded notably more burglary (2.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (48% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (70% below) and violence and sexual offences (67% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 43 to 56, while public order fell from 48 to 25 and criminal damage and arson fell from 45 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 13.9 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 11.5 | 34.2 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Burglary | 56 | 7.2 | 3.6 | +30% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.6 | 8.5 | -31% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South 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 South Jesmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Jesmond | 946 | 79.1 | +33% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | +93% |
| Heaton | 1,007 | 91.9 | +55% |
| Monument | 8,172 | 787.5 | +1226% |
| Dene & South Gosforth | 482 | 50.1 | -16% |
| Manor Park | 536 | 61.0 | +3% |
| Byker | 2,353 | 193.5 | +226% |
| Arthur's Hill | 2,219 | 111.0 | +87% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in South Jesmond over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Acorn Road” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Acorn Road | 45 |
| On or near Osborne Road | 28 |
| On or near Jesmond | 21 |
| On or near Osborne Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Hospital | 19 |
| On or near Lily Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Brandling Park | 16 |
| On or near Clayton Park Square | 16 |
| On or near Amble Grove | 14 |
| On or near Burdon Terrace | 14 |
Of the 353 crimes in South Jesmond with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 175 | 49.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 26.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 20.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.3% | 34.5% |
South Jesmond has an estimated population of 7,762 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (46.4%, against 7.9%), more private renting (53%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (4.7%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Jesmond average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | South Jesmond | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 4.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 46.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 4.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 52.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Jesmond a safe place to live?
South Jesmond recorded 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,639th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in South Jesmond?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 108 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (89).
Is crime in South Jesmond going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Jesmond was down 26% on the year before: 461 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 620 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Jesmond?
About 7,762 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Jesmond?
South 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.