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Crime in North Gosforth

North Gosforth had 51 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 39.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 30th of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 62% below the middle Newcastle upon Tyne area. Crime was up 76% on the three months before.

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

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39.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
30 of 31Newcastle upon Tyne rank1st is the highest rate
+76%on the 3 months beforemore crime
vehicle crimemost common17 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Apr 13 May 14 Jun 16 Jul 14 Aug 21 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
vehicle crime1733%
anti-social behaviour1529%
criminal damage510%
burglary36%
shoplifting36%
violence36%
public order24%
theft24%

North Gosforth against Newcastle upon Tyne

TypeNorth Gosforth per 1,000Middle Newcastle upon Tyne areaChange
Violence2.325–
Burglary2.36.2–
Vehicle crime13.27.5–
Anti-social behaviour11.723.1–
Theft and robbery2.38.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Forest Hall92.5▲ 30%
Coxlodge83.9▼ 8%
South Gosforth81.1▲ 7%
Gosforth76.3▼ 16%
Wideopen62.1▲ 39%
Hazlerigg60.6▲ 12%
North Gosforth39.7▲ 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 North Gosforth a safe area?

North Gosforth had about 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 30 of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was vehicle crime.

What is the most common crime in North Gosforth?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was vehicle crime (17), followed by anti-social behaviour (15) and criminal damage (5).