Crime in Walkergate: statistics, rates and trends
1,642 crimes were recorded in Walkergate in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Walkergate
- Questions about crime in Walkergate
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (452), shoplifting (293) and anti-social behaviour (259) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 860th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Walkergate | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,642 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.7 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 13,955 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Walkergate of any year here (1,642 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,642 | 117.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,885 | 135.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,927 | 138.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,139 | 153.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,069 | 148.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,341 | 167.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,210 | 158.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,262 | 162.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,469 | 176.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 140 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Walkergate recorded notably more shoplifting (2.5 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (93% above the national rate) and other crime (69% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (32% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 54 to 71, while drugs fell from 62 to 31 and violence and sexual offences fell from 620 to 452.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 452 | 32.4 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 293 | 21.0 | 8.5 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 259 | 18.6 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 182 | 13.0 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Public order | 101 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other theft | 78 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 5.1 | 5.0 | +31% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.9 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Other crime | 50 | 3.6 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Walkergate; the highest is Byker (193.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Dene & South Gosforth (50.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walkergate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | 1,521 | 134.6 | +14% |
| Heaton | 1,007 | 91.9 | -22% |
| Byker | 2,353 | 193.5 | +64% |
| Manor Park | 536 | 61.0 | -48% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | -2% |
| South Jesmond | 461 | 59.4 | -50% |
| North Jesmond | 946 | 79.1 | -33% |
| Dene & South Gosforth | 482 | 50.1 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Walkergate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Union Road” (237).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Union Road | 237 |
| On or near Supermarket | 115 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 68 |
| On or near Eastfield Avenue | 62 |
| On or near Tumulus Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Jasmine Close | 46 |
| On or near Blount Street | 38 |
| On or near Middle Street East | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Cloverdale Court | 27 |
Of the 1,383 crimes in Walkergate with a recorded outcome, 42% 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 259 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 578 | 41.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 392 | 28.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 352 | 25.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Walkergate has an estimated population of 13,955 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (40%, against 23%), more social housing (29%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walkergate average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Walkergate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Walkergate a safe place to live?
Walkergate recorded 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 860th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Walkergate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 452 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (293).
Is crime in Walkergate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walkergate was down 13% on the year before: 1,642 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,885 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walkergate?
About 13,955 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walkergate?
Walkergate 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.