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Burglary Rates in Gosforth

Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Gosforth recorded 48 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 15% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

48

2.88 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

922

55.4 per 1,000 residents

15% below the UK average37% below the North East regional average

How does Gosforth rank?

Within Newcastle upon Tyne

23 of 26 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

54th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
3
3
4
17
2
4
7
4
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Other Crime
289
31%
Violence & Sexual
252
27%
Anti-social Behaviour
126
14%
Shoplifting
89
10%
Vehicle Crime
88
10%
Burglary
48
5%
Drug Offences
16
2%
Robbery
8
1%
Theft from Person
6
1%

Property mix in Gosforth

Source: Census 2021 · 7,312 households

Detached 7%Semi-detached 40%Terraced 28%Flats 26%

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

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What this means for Gosforth homeowners

Most homes in Gosforth are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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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 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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