Crime in Walker: statistics, rates and trends
1,521 crimes were recorded in Walker in the 12 months to August 2026, 134.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (476), anti-social behaviour (318) and criminal damage and arson (182) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 607th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Walker | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,521 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.6 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,299 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Walker of any year here (1,521 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,521 | 134.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,639 | 145.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,826 | 161.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,938 | 171.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,984 | 175.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,130 | 188.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,888 | 167.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,246 | 198.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,427 | 214.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 129 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 148 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 121 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 154 |
| November 2025 | 148 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 137 |
Compared with England and Wales, Walker recorded notably more other crime (2.9 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.4 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (83% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (32% below) and drugs (24% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 46 to 127, while drugs fell from 52 to 28 and violence and sexual offences fell from 632 to 476.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 476 | 42.1 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 318 | 28.1 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 182 | 16.1 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 127 | 11.2 | 8.5 | +176% |
| Public order | 122 | 10.8 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 72 | 6.4 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Other crime | 70 | 6.2 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -46% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Walker; the highest is Monument (787.5 per 1,000) and the lowest South Jesmond (59.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkergate | 1,642 | 117.7 | -13% |
| Byker | 2,353 | 193.5 | +44% |
| Heaton | 1,007 | 91.9 | -32% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | -15% |
| Manor Park | 536 | 61.0 | -55% |
| South Jesmond | 461 | 59.4 | -56% |
| North Jesmond | 946 | 79.1 | -41% |
| Monument | 8,172 | 787.5 | +485% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Walker over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Berry Close” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Berry Close | 86 |
| On or near Dovercourt Road | 81 |
| On or near Readhead Drive | 78 |
| On or near Wharrier Street | 76 |
| On or near Whitworth Place | 48 |
| On or near Sandy Crescent | 45 |
| On or near St Anthony'S Road | 39 |
| On or near Portman Place | 35 |
| On or near Belford Terrace | 31 |
| On or near Elstob Place | 31 |
Of the 1,203 crimes in Walker with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 318 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 474 | 39.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 358 | 29.8% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 331 | 27.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% | 34.5% |
Walker has an estimated population of 11,299 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (65%, against 17%), more households without a car (55%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (36%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walker average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Walker | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 35.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 55.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 65.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Walker a safe place to live?
Walker recorded 134.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 607th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Walker?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 476 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (318).
Is crime in Walker going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walker was down 7% on the year before: 1,521 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,639 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walker?
About 11,299 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walker?
Walker 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.