Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.10 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bromley Court with total crimes: 4
  • Comma Close with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Castle has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Monument816 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill279 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick289 23,620 43,370 3
Byker277 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn243 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw190 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope139 112,010 71,749 9
Walker153 91,909 91,921 8
Benwell & Scotswood154 81,639 111,494 12
Callerton & Throckley106 141,577 121,580 10
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall153 101,786 101,548 11
West Fenham123 121,470 131,370 14
Kenton112 131,387 141,383 13
Fawdon & West Gosforth104 151,176 171,230 15
Lemington91 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove51 231,053 181,168 16
Heaton69 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond100 16937 201,130 17
Gosforth44 25721 22918 20
Parklands58 20671 25787 21
Chapel54 22734 21677 24
Manor Park56 21698 23782 22
South Jesmond46 24690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth41 26603 26577 26

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 202412
October 202413
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202515
March 202525
February 202511
January 202513
December 202422
November 202423
October 202423
September 202428
August 202422
July 202421
June 202440
May 202433

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 20258
February 202514
January 202511
December 20248
November 202410
October 202422
September 202411
August 202423
July 202418
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 202425
July 20248
May 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Castle in May 2025

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

1. George Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Bromley Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Comma Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Roseden Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
6. Ferguson Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Lieven Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Westfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Laleham Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Lichfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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