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Crime in Fenham

Fenham had 367 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 88.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Newcastle upon Tyne area. Crime was level on the three months before.

NE4, Newcastle upon Tyne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Fenham

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88.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 31Newcastle upon Tyne rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common119 in 3 months

Month by month

111 Mar 134 Apr 121 May 104 Jun 139 Jul 124 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11932%
anti-social behaviour5014%
vehicle crime4111%
criminal damage329%
public order288%
theft267%
shoplifting205%
burglary195%

Fenham against Newcastle upon Tyne

TypeFenham per 1,000Middle Newcastle upon Tyne areaChange
Violence28.825▲ 37%
Burglary4.64.5▲ 73%
Vehicle crime9.96.8▲ 24%
Anti-social behaviour12.122.5▼ 22%
Theft and robbery8.78.1▲ 3%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Blakelaw153.9▼ 10%
Elswick149.6▲ 18%
Arthur's Hill145.6▲ 20%
Spital Tongues112.4▼ 2%
Cowgate105▲ 16%
Benwell102.3▼ 11%
Fenham88.80%
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 Fenham a safe area?

Fenham had about 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Fenham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (119), followed by anti-social behaviour (50) and vehicle crime (41).