Crime Rate in Arthur's Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arthur's Hill

The total recorded crimes in Arthur's Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 304 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arthur's Hill crime rate of 3.51 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Arthur's Hill, encompassing approximately 86,595 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (32.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-1.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
Arthur's Hill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 58
  • Vallum Way with total crimes: 13
  • Studley Terrace with total crimes: 12

How safe is Arthur's Hill?

To understand the safety of Arthur's Hill, we need to analyze Arthur's Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Arthur's Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 4,462 crimes compared to 2,017. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Arthur's Hill witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Arthur's Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 3,507 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Arthur's Hill witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Arthur's Hill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Arthur's Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Arthur's Hill has recorded 304 crimes with crime rate of 3.51 ranking 3th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Arthur's Hill crimes were 4,462. The crime rate of Arthur's Hill in 2024 was 51.53 (year) or 4.29 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arthur's Hill were around 3,507 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.50 (year) or 3.37 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arthur's Hill)CrimesRank (Arthur's Hill)CrimesRank (Arthur's Hill)
Monument756 111,362 111,023 1
Elswick313 23,620 43,370 3
Byker261 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn231 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate167 82,132 62,072 6
Walker193 61,909 91,921 8
Blakelaw176 71,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope109 142,010 71,749 9
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall150 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley122 111,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood129 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth120 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton99 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham112 131,470 131,370 14
Lemington82 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove82 181,053 181,168 16
Heaton97 161,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond59 22937 201,130 17
Castle62 21970 19628 25
Manor Park80 19698 23782 22
Gosforth47 25721 22918 20
South Jesmond63 20690 24758 23
Parklands39 26671 25787 21
Chapel53 24734 21677 24
Dene & South Gosforth57 23603 26577 26

Arthur's Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 123 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 102 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 89 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (70 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (100 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (124 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 202516
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
January 20259
December 202417
November 202427
October 202424
September 202430
August 202436

A total of 1184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025123
June 202593
May 202594
April 202589
March 202581
February 2025102
January 202579
December 202489
November 2024110
October 2024115
September 202485
August 2024124

A total of 743 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202557
May 202551
April 202559
March 202564
February 202548
January 202563
December 202451
November 202465
October 202470
September 2024100
August 202459

A total of 305 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202525
May 202525
April 202527
March 202532
February 202519
January 202521
December 202417
November 202431
October 202424
September 202425
August 202427

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202511
April 202516
March 202511
February 202513
January 202511
December 202413
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 293 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202530
May 202518
April 202517
March 202518
February 202516
January 202512
December 202416
November 202448
October 202421
September 202437
August 202439

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202514
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 202413
October 20246
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202532
May 202525
April 202515
March 202522
February 202526
January 20259
December 202424
November 202429
October 202430
September 202422
August 202418

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 202510
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 202510
March 202520
February 202516
January 20256
December 20242
November 20249
October 202412
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
November 20245
October 20248
September 20241
August 202411

High Crime Locations Arthur's Hill in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Arthur's Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total58
Violence and sexual offences34
Other theft12
Public order8
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Vallum Way (Map)
Total13
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Studley Terrace (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Stanton Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Heber Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Croydon Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Wingrove Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Philip Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Firebrick Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1

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