Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.09 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 5
  • Benton Square with total crimes: 4
  • Swinhoe Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 970 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Castle recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Castle had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 628 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Castle recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Castle has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castle has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 21th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 970. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 628 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Monument756 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill304 34,462 23,507 2
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
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

Castle 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 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202534
May 202535
April 202515
March 202525
February 202511
January 202513
December 202422
November 202423
October 202423
September 202428
August 202422

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202512
April 202513
March 20258
February 202514
January 202511
December 20248
November 202410
October 202422
September 202411
August 202423

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 202412
October 202413
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 202425

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Castle postcode area is presented below.

1. Castle Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Benton Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Swinhoe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Prendwick Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Hazelwood Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. George Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bromley Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Launceston Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Roseden Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Greville Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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