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Benwell and Scotswood
Ward in Newcastle City Council · ONS Code: E05011437
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Crime Statistics
Data from police.uk · Last updated: 25 February 2026
Latest Month
285
crimes in 2025-12
Monthly Average
324
over last 3 months
Data Available
3
months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Total Crimes | Top Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 285 | Violent Crime (101) |
| 2025-11 | 329 | Violent Crime (115) |
| 2025-10 | 359 | Violent Crime (106) |
Crime by Category (Last 3 Months)
| Category | Total | Monthly Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 322 | 107 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 150 | 50 |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 33 |
| Criminal Damage Arson | 83 | 28 |
| Public Order | 77 | 26 |
| Other Theft | 62 | 21 |
| Vehicle Crime | 57 | 19 |
| Other Crime | 35 | 12 |
| Burglary | 29 | 10 |
| Drugs | 27 | 9 |
| Possession Of Weapons | 12 | 4 |
| Robbery | 10 | 3 |
| Theft From The Person | 9 | 3 |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 1 |
Demographics
This ward contains 7 LSOAs (Lower Layer Super Output Areas)
Ward boundary data from ONS Open Geography Portal.