Crime in Walkergate: statistics, rates and trends
1,641 crimes were recorded in Walkergate in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Walkergate at a glance
- Crime trends in Walkergate
- Types of crime in Walkergate
- Walkergate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Walkergate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Walkergate
- Population and deprivation in Walkergate
- Questions about crime in Walkergate
- About this data
1,641 crimes were recorded in Walkergate in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 457 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Walkergate has the 863rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Walkergate | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,641 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.6 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 13,955 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Walkergate was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,488 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,641). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 1,641 | 117.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,888 | 135.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,966 | 140.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,156 | 154.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,050 | 146.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,360 | 169.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,186 | 156.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,270 | 162.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,488 | 178.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 174 |
| June 2026 | 117 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 156 |
| March 2026 | 157 |
| February 2026 | 131 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 187 |
| November 2025 | 127 |
| October 2025 | 122 |
| September 2025 | 152 |
| August 2025 | 139 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Walkergate 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in robbery (+65%) and vehicle crime (+27%). The largest falls were in drugs (-44%) and violence and sexual offences (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 457 | 32.7 | 0.96 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 285 | 20.4 | 2.47 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 250 | 17.9 | 1.17 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 189 | 13.5 | 2.00 | +0% |
| Public order | 103 | 7.4 | 1.11 | -17% |
| Other theft | 76 | 5.4 | 0.85 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 5.1 | 1.03 | +27% |
| Other crime | 53 | 3.8 | 1.80 | +26% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.4 | 0.97 | -19% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.4 | 0.75 | -44% |
| Robbery | 33 | 2.4 | 1.75 | +65% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.3 | 1.33 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.9 | 1.13 | +160% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.8 | 0.47 | +83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Walkergate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Walkergate recorded 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 27.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Walkergate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Walkergate recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Walkergate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Walkergate recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Walkergate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Walkergate recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Walkergate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Walkergate recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Walkergate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Walkergate recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Walkergate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Walkergate recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Walkergate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Walkergate recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Walkergate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Walkergate recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Walkergate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Walkergate recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Walkergate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Walkergate recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Walkergate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Walkergate recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Walkergate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Walkergate recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Walkergate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Walkergate recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Walkergate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Walkergate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walkergate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | 1,556 | 137.7 | +17% |
| Heaton | 919 | 83.9 | -29% |
| Byker | 2,402 | 197.5 | +68% |
| Manor Park | 541 | 61.5 | -48% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | -2% |
| South Jesmond | 469 | 60.4 | -49% |
| North Jesmond | 911 | 76.1 | -35% |
| Dene & South Gosforth | 459 | 47.7 | -59% |
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 Walkergate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Union Road | 215 |
| On or near Supermarket | 115 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 74 |
| On or near Eastfield Avenue | 63 |
| On or near Tumulus Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Jasmine Close | 43 |
| On or near Blount Street | 41 |
| On or near Middle Street East | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Cloverdale Court | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Walkergate 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 | 558 | 34.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 386 | 23.5% |
| Under investigation | 369 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 250 | 15.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Walkergate has an estimated population of 13,955. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Walkergate sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Walkergate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.2% |
| Social rented homes | 29.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.9% |
Is Walkergate a safe place to live?
Walkergate recorded 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Walkergate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (285).
Is crime in Walkergate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walkergate was down 13% on the year before: 1,641 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,888 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Walkergate?
Walkergate 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 Walkergate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.