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Crime in Westerhope

Westerhope had 134 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% below the middle Newcastle upon Tyne area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

NE5, Newcastle upon Tyne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Westerhope

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61.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 31Newcastle upon Tyne rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common32 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Mar 43 Apr 36 May 36 Jun 54 Jul 44 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour3224%
violence3022%
shoplifting1612%
vehicle crime1410%
criminal damage1310%
theft118%
public order107%
other crime54%

Westerhope against Newcastle upon Tyne

TypeWesterhope per 1,000Middle Newcastle upon Tyne areaChange
Violence13.725▲ 3%
Burglary1.44.5–
Vehicle crime6.46.8▲ 8%
Anti-social behaviour14.622.5▲ 10%
Theft and robbery58.1–

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%
East Denton116.2▼ 2%
Walbottle96.4▼ 13%
Denton Burn86.7▼ 1%
Blucher82.4▼ 8%
Lemington78.4▼ 14%
Westerhope61.3▲ 12%
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 Westerhope a safe area?

Westerhope had about 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Westerhope?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (32), followed by violence (30) and shoplifting (16).