26 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Newcastle upon Tyne
Compare crime rates across all 26 wards in Newcastle upon Tyne. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Monument | 188.2 | 663 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Byker | 157.6 | 214 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 126.3 | 131 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Walker | 118.1 | 113 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Ouseburn | 110.9 | 174 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Blakelaw | 102.6 | 125 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Denton & Westerhope | 100.2 | 141 | chevron_right |
| 8 | West Fenham | 93.1 | 124 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Walkergate | 91.1 | 156 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Callerton & Throckley | 88.6 | 90 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Elswick | 78.9 | 222 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Benwell & Scotswood | 77.8 | 90 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Kenton | 77.2 | 81 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Arthur's Hill | 72.7 | 143 | chevron_right |
| 15 | North Jesmond | 69.4 | 88 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Fawdon & West Gosforth | 68.0 | 86 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Chapel | 63.1 | 76 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Wingrove | 62.8 | 66 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Lemington | 62.5 | 93 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Heaton | 56.4 | 76 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Manor Park | 54.0 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Castle | 43.2 | 51 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Gosforth | 42.2 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 24 | South Jesmond | 38.3 | 38 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Parklands | 26.9 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Dene & South Gosforth | 23.2 | 27 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Newcastle upon Tyne has the highest crime rate?
Monument has the highest crime rate in Newcastle upon Tyne, with 188.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Dene & South Gosforth has the lowest crime rate among Newcastle upon Tyne's wards, with 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Newcastle upon Tyne have?
Newcastle upon Tyne has 26 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.