Crime in West Fenham: statistics, rates and trends
1,127 crimes were recorded in West Fenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Fenham at a glance
- Crime trends in West Fenham
- Types of crime in West Fenham
- West Fenham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Fenham
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Fenham
- Population and deprivation in West Fenham
- Questions about crime in West Fenham
- About this data
1,127 crimes were recorded in West Fenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 291 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Fenham has the 1,223rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Fenham | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,127 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.7 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 11,193 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Fenham was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,549 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,127). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 1,127 | 100.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,365 | 122.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,371 | 122.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,331 | 118.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,265 | 113.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,456 | 130.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,337 | 119.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,491 | 133.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,549 | 138.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 124 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 126 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
| August 2025 | 123 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Fenham 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, vehicle crime, public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+39%) and other crime (+36%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-44%) and drugs (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 291 | 26.0 | 0.76 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 192 | 17.2 | 1.12 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 151 | 13.5 | 1.63 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 10.5 | 2.12 | +39% |
| Public order | 99 | 8.8 | 1.33 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 7.5 | 1.11 | -18% |
| Burglary | 53 | 4.7 | 1.34 | +2% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.6 | 0.71 | -23% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.4 | 1.61 | +36% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.0 | 0.60 | -42% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.06 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.65 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -69% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Fenham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Fenham recorded 291 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Fenham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Fenham recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Fenham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Fenham recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Fenham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Fenham recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Fenham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Fenham recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Fenham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Fenham recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Fenham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Fenham recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Fenham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Fenham recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Fenham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Fenham recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Fenham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Fenham recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Fenham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Fenham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Fenham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Fenham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Fenham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Fenham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Fenham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Fenham recorded 3 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Fenham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Fenham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Fenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakelaw | 1,360 | 118.8 | +18% |
| Benwell & Scotswood | 1,113 | 87.8 | -13% |
| Wingrove | 844 | 82.4 | -18% |
| Denton & Westerhope | 1,400 | 110.6 | +10% |
| Elswick | 2,649 | 145.1 | +44% |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 1,615 | 142.2 | +41% |
| Lemington | 889 | 91.6 | -9% |
| Kenton | 1,038 | 92.2 | -8% |
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 West Fenham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Genister Place | 62 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 62 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Cromdale Place | 54 |
| On or near Walton Road | 46 |
| On or near Elmont Close | 36 |
| On or near Slatyford Lane | 25 |
| On or near Finsmere Place | 22 |
| On or near Kenley Road | 22 |
| On or near Waterbeach Place | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Fenham 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 | 379 | 33.6% |
| Under investigation | 256 | 22.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 249 | 22.1% |
| Not recorded | 192 | 17.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
West Fenham has an estimated population of 11,193. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Fenham sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Fenham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.7% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% |
| Private rented homes | 22.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.6% |
Is West Fenham a safe place to live?
West Fenham recorded 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 West Fenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 291 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (192).
Is crime in West Fenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Fenham was down 17% on the year before: 1,127 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,365 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Fenham?
West Fenham 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 West Fenham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.