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Burglary Rates in West Fenham

Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, England

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

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West Fenham recorded 52 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 29% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

52

4.35 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,335

111.6 per 1,000 residents

29% above the UK average4% below the North East regional average

How does West Fenham rank?

Within Newcastle upon Tyne

12 of 26 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

78th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
9
4
4
5
5
2
8
1
4
1
5
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

Violence & Sexual
386
29%
Other Crime
338
25%
Anti-social Behaviour
231
17%
Shoplifting
179
13%
Vehicle Crime
103
8%
Burglary
52
4%
Robbery
24
2%
Drug Offences
18
1%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in West Fenham

Source: Census 2021 · 5,170 households

Detached 5%Semi-detached 48%Terraced 20%Flats 27%

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

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What this means for West Fenham homeowners

Most homes in West Fenham 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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