The total recorded crimes in Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 756 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Monument crime rate of 18.20 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 Monument, encompassing approximately 41,534 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Monument, we need to analyze Monument crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:
In 2024, Monument reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 11,362 crimes compared to 2,017. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Monument witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.
In 2023, Monument experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 11,023 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Monument witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Monument has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Monument has recorded 756 crimes with crime rate of 18.20 ranking 1th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
In 2024, the total Monument crimes were 11,362. The crime rate of Monument in 2024 was 273.56 (year) or 22.80 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.
In 2023, the total crimes in Monument were around 11,023 crimes with yearly crime rate of 265.40 (year) or 22.12 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Monument) | Crimes | Rank (Monument) | Crimes | Rank (Monument) | |
| Arthur's Hill | 304 | 3 | 4,462 | 2 | 3,507 | 2 |
| Elswick | 313 | 2 | 3,620 | 4 | 3,370 | 3 |
| Byker | 261 | 4 | 3,831 | 3 | 3,299 | 4 |
| Ouseburn | 231 | 5 | 2,590 | 5 | 2,750 | 5 |
| Walkergate | 167 | 8 | 2,132 | 6 | 2,072 | 6 |
| Walker | 193 | 6 | 1,909 | 9 | 1,921 | 8 |
| Blakelaw | 176 | 7 | 1,955 | 8 | 2,069 | 7 |
| Denton & Westerhope | 109 | 14 | 2,010 | 7 | 1,749 | 9 |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 150 | 9 | 1,786 | 10 | 1,548 | 11 |
| Callerton & Throckley | 122 | 11 | 1,577 | 12 | 1,580 | 10 |
| Benwell & Scotswood | 129 | 10 | 1,639 | 11 | 1,494 | 12 |
| Fawdon & West Gosforth | 120 | 12 | 1,176 | 17 | 1,230 | 15 |
| Kenton | 99 | 15 | 1,387 | 14 | 1,383 | 13 |
| West Fenham | 112 | 13 | 1,470 | 13 | 1,370 | 14 |
| Lemington | 82 | 17 | 1,265 | 15 | 1,048 | 19 |
| Wingrove | 82 | 18 | 1,053 | 18 | 1,168 | 16 |
| Heaton | 97 | 16 | 1,182 | 16 | 1,063 | 18 |
| North Jesmond | 59 | 22 | 937 | 20 | 1,130 | 17 |
| Castle | 62 | 21 | 970 | 19 | 628 | 25 |
| Manor Park | 80 | 19 | 698 | 23 | 782 | 22 |
| Gosforth | 47 | 25 | 721 | 22 | 918 | 20 |
| South Jesmond | 63 | 20 | 690 | 24 | 758 | 23 |
| Parklands | 39 | 26 | 671 | 25 | 787 | 21 |
| Chapel | 53 | 24 | 734 | 21 | 677 | 24 |
| Dene & South Gosforth | 57 | 23 | 603 | 26 | 577 | 26 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 220 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 179 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (270 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (131 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (291 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (174 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (204 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (153 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (285 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (175 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 239 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 172 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (221 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (146 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 394 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 56.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 54 |
| June 2025 | 52 |
| May 2025 | 61 |
| April 2025 | 51 |
| March 2025 | 69 |
| February 2025 | 57 |
| January 2025 | 50 |
A total of 1730 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 247.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 291 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 220 |
| June 2025 | 270 |
| May 2025 | 291 |
| April 2025 | 204 |
| March 2025 | 285 |
| February 2025 | 239 |
| January 2025 | 221 |
A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 12 |
| June 2025 | 11 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
| February 2025 | 9 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
A total of 1130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 161.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 179 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 179 |
| June 2025 | 131 |
| May 2025 | 174 |
| April 2025 | 153 |
| March 2025 | 175 |
| February 2025 | 172 |
| January 2025 | 146 |
A total of 429 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 61.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 57 |
| June 2025 | 68 |
| May 2025 | 73 |
| April 2025 | 54 |
| March 2025 | 45 |
| February 2025 | 67 |
| January 2025 | 65 |
A total of 245 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 37 |
| June 2025 | 31 |
| May 2025 | 29 |
| April 2025 | 30 |
| March 2025 | 51 |
| February 2025 | 30 |
| January 2025 | 37 |
A total of 275 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 42 |
| June 2025 | 40 |
| May 2025 | 43 |
| April 2025 | 37 |
| March 2025 | 42 |
| February 2025 | 42 |
| January 2025 | 29 |
A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 16 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 11 |
| April 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 17 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 7 |
A total of 644 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 92.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 82 |
| June 2025 | 82 |
| May 2025 | 66 |
| April 2025 | 81 |
| March 2025 | 100 |
| February 2025 | 112 |
| January 2025 | 121 |
A total of 153 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 22 |
| June 2025 | 21 |
| May 2025 | 28 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 24 |
| February 2025 | 20 |
| January 2025 | 23 |
A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 9 |
| June 2025 | 20 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 10 |
| February 2025 | 13 |
| January 2025 | 18 |
A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 8 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 10 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 12 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 10 |
A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 8 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 12 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 8 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Monument postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 27 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 23 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |