Crime Rate in Ouseburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ouseburn

The total recorded crimes in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 231 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ouseburn crime rate of 3.56 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 Ouseburn, encompassing approximately 64,809 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (34.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (86.96% increase)
Ouseburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pandon with total crimes: 34
  • Prince Albert Terrace with total crimes: 14
  • Red Barns with total crimes: 13

How safe is Ouseburn?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Ouseburn reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 2,590 crimes compared to 2,017. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ouseburn witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Ouseburn experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 2,750 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ouseburn witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ouseburn Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ouseburn has recorded 231 crimes with crime rate of 0.77 ranking 5th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Ouseburn crimes were 2,590. The crime rate of Ouseburn in 2024 was 39.96 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ouseburn were around 2,750 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.43 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ouseburn)CrimesRank (Ouseburn)CrimesRank (Ouseburn)
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
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

Ouseburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (62 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 545 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202544
May 202549
April 202557
March 202547
February 202529
January 202531
December 202435
November 202462
October 202439
September 202454
August 202439

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202519
May 202510
April 202510
March 20258
February 202512
January 202515
December 202417
November 202413
October 202417
September 202419
August 202411

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202515
April 202512
March 202510
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 202417
October 202411
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 606 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202563
May 202559
April 202534
March 202549
February 202563
January 202554
December 202444
November 202454
October 202447
September 202433
August 202449

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202511
April 20257
March 202515
February 20257
January 202517
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 451 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202523
May 202558
April 202538
March 202549
February 202535
January 202548
December 202426
November 202420
October 202431
September 202433
August 202447

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255
February 202510
January 202519
December 20248
November 202412
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 202510
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 202411
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 202413
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

High Crime Locations Ouseburn in July 2025

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

1. Pandon (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting29
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Prince Albert Terrace (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Red Barns (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Argyle Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Coppice Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Broad Chare (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
8. Crawhall Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Queen Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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