Total Crime Rate
16.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stonecroft Gardens area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth , and the 55th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Stonecroft Gardens (NE7 7GD) in the last 12 months was 16.7 per 1,000 residents and was 72.2% lower than the Dene & South Gosforth average (60.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stonecroft Gardens (NE7 7GD), the main crime hotspot is near Red Hall Drive. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dene & South Gosforth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Asaph Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Warwick Hall Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Broomlee Close | Under investigation |
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