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Crime in Gosforth

Gosforth had 229 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% below the middle Newcastle upon Tyne area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

NE3, Newcastle upon Tyne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Gosforth

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75crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 31Newcastle upon Tyne rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common66 in 3 months

Month by month

75 Mar 70 Apr 108 May 99 Jun 66 Jul 64 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6629%
shoplifting3214%
criminal damage2712%
vehicle crime2410%
anti-social behaviour2310%
public order157%
bike theft136%
burglary115%

Gosforth against Newcastle upon Tyne

TypeGosforth per 1,000Middle Newcastle upon Tyne areaChange
Violence21.625▲ 12%
Burglary3.64.5▲ 10%
Vehicle crime7.96.8▼ 17%
Anti-social behaviour7.522.5▼ 39%
Theft and robbery8.58.1▼ 37%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kenton99.3▼ 5%
Jesmond96.3▲ 15%
Coxlodge81.2▼ 14%
South Gosforth79.7▲ 18%
Gosforth75▼ 9%
High Heaton51.8▲ 15%
North Gosforth34.2▲ 76%
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 Gosforth a safe area?

Gosforth had about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Gosforth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (66), followed by shoplifting (32) and criminal damage (27).