Burglary Rates in Benwell & Scotswood

Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

3.56 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,611

114.6 per 1,000 residents

6% above the UK average21% below the North East regional average

How does Benwell & Scotswood rank?

Within Newcastle upon Tyne

19 of 26 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

67th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

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Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

553

34%

Other Crime

467

29%

Anti-social Behaviour

281

17%

Shoplifting

120

Vehicle Crime

Burglary

Drug Offences

Robbery

Theft from Person

Property mix in Benwell & Scotswood

Source: Census 2021 · 5,844 households

Detached 6%Semi-detached 55%Terraced 16%Flats 23%

The most common property type in Benwell & Scotswood is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.