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Crime in Benwell

Benwell had 434 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 102.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Newcastle upon Tyne area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

NE15, Newcastle upon Tyne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Benwell

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102.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 31Newcastle upon Tyne rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common135 in 3 months

Month by month

142 Mar 170 Apr 173 May 142 Jun 163 Jul 129 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Benwell. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13531%
anti-social behaviour7517%
criminal damage4310%
public order399%
vehicle crime297%
theft276%
burglary266%
shoplifting205%

Benwell against Newcastle upon Tyne

TypeBenwell per 1,000Middle Newcastle upon Tyne areaChange
Violence31.825▼ 14%
Burglary6.14.5▲ 18%
Vehicle crime6.86.8▼ 6%
Anti-social behaviour17.722.5▼ 10%
Theft and robbery98.1▼ 3%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Elswick149.6▲ 18%
Arthur's Hill145.6▲ 20%
East Denton116.2▼ 2%
Cowgate105▲ 16%
Benwell102.3▼ 11%
Fenham88.80%
Denton Burn86.7▼ 1%
See every Newcastle upon Tyne area ranked on the crime in Newcastle upon Tyne page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Benwell a safe area?

Benwell had about 102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Benwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (135), followed by anti-social behaviour (75) and criminal damage (43).