Crime Rates in Benwell & Scotswood, ward
Crime Rate
130
130
Average 5/10
* the lower the better
Annual total crime rate in Benwell & Scotswood (ward) is 130 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 5 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Benwell & Scotswood (ward) is located within Newcastle upon Tyne (borough). Annual total crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne (borough) is 147 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 7 out of 10 or high crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.
Benwell & Scotswood, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):
- 2/10 or low
- 4/10 or low
- 5/10 or medium
- 6/10 or medium
Crime rates in Benwell & Scotswood (ward) by type
Data source: data.police.uk
Dec 2024 - Nov 2025
Above are annual crime rates in Benwell & Scotswood (ward) by crime type.
The figures in black represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Benwell & Scotswood (ward).
The figures in grey indicate the relative ratings of Benwell & Scotswood (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.
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Historical crime rates in Benwell & Scotswood (ward), Newcastle upon Tyne (local authority district) and North East (region)
- Benwell & Scotswoodward
- Newcastle upon TyneLAD
- North Eastregion
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Data source: data.police.uk
Dec 2024 - Nov 2025