Crime Rate in Monument: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Monument

The total recorded crimes in Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in March 2025 are around 849 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Monument crime rate of 20.44 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (285) incidents (19.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (175) incidents (1.74% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (100) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
Monument Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 37
  • Monument with total crimes: 37
  • Northumberland Street with total crimes: 26

How safe is Monument?

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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.

Monument Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Monument has recorded 849 crimes with crime rate of 20.44 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Arthur's Hill288 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick304 23,620 43,370 3
Byker281 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn208 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw188 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope136 92,010 71,749 9
Walker122 111,909 91,921 8
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall160 81,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley103 141,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood124 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth114 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton95 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham111 131,470 131,370 14
Lemington67 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove89 161,053 181,168 16
Heaton60 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond62 18937 201,130 17
Castle52 20970 19628 25
Gosforth46 22721 22918 20
Parklands38 25671 25787 21
Chapel40 24734 21677 24
South Jesmond51 21690 24758 23
Manor Park44 23698 23782 22
Dene & South Gosforth35 26603 26577 26

Monument Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 285 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 167 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (303 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (182 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (258 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (200 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (223 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (148 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (263 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (212 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 253 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 210 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (462 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (440 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (301 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (223 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (254 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (201 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2476 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 206.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 440 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025175
February 2025172
January 2025146
December 2024167
November 2024182
October 2024200
September 2024148
August 2024212
July 2024210
June 2024440
May 2024223
April 2024201

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 3347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 278.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 462 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025285
February 2025239
January 2025221
December 2024285
November 2024303
October 2024258
September 2024223
August 2024263
July 2024253
June 2024462
May 2024301
April 2024254

A total of 489 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202530
January 202537
December 202432
November 202443
October 202448
September 202429
August 202433
July 202442
June 202474
May 202437
April 202433

A total of 827 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202569
February 202557
January 202550
December 202483
November 202472
October 202475
September 202452
August 202455
July 202458
June 2024108
May 202478
April 202470

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 202413
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 202412
June 20246
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 212 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202513
January 202518
December 202419
November 202419
October 202410
September 202414
August 202418
July 202410
June 202442
May 202419
April 202420

A total of 500 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202542
January 202529
December 202432
November 202456
October 202434
September 202432
August 202430
July 202440
June 202490
May 202420
April 202453

A total of 95 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 202414
October 202411
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 378 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202520
January 202523
December 202435
November 202421
October 202435
September 202420
August 202423
July 202434
June 202488
May 202442
April 202413

A total of 1398 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025100
February 2025112
January 2025121
December 202483
November 202481
October 2024102
September 202474
August 202470
July 2024115
June 2024260
May 2024152
April 2024128

A total of 847 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202567
January 202565
December 202480
November 202474
October 202459
September 202466
August 202449
July 202463
June 2024142
May 202472
April 202465

A total of 133 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 202417
July 20249
June 202422
May 202420
April 20246

A total of 145 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 202410
October 202415
September 20249
August 202411
July 202416
June 202428
May 202420
April 202412

High Crime Locations Monument in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Monument (Map)
Total37
Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting4
Drugs2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Northumberland Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting12
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Robbery2
9. Cloth Market (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1

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