Total Crime Rate
48.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Benton Park Road area has the 38th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth , and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Benton Park Road (NE7 7NT) in the last 12 months was 48.9 per 1,000 residents and was 18.9% 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 Burglary with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Benton Park Road (NE7 7NT), the main crime hotspot is near Vicars' Lane. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 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 | Criminal damage and arson | West Farm Wynd | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West Farm Wynd | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Paxford Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Thirlwall Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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