Crime Rate in Newcastle upon Tyne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne

The total recorded crimes in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 3,996 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newcastle upon Tyne crime rate of 13.31 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 Newcastle upon Tyne, encompassing approximately 300,127 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1295) incidents (16.98% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (808) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (347) incidents (-18.16% decrease)
Newcastle upon Tyne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pandon with total crimes: 35
  • Monument with total crimes: 34
  • Police Station with total crimes: 33

Newcastle upon Tyne Police Info:

Northumbria Police

How safe is Newcastle upon Tyne?

To understand the safety of Newcastle upon Tyne, we need to analyze Newcastle upon Tyne crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded 52,430 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 174.69 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 15 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 49,901 crimes with a crime rate of 166.27, ranking it 15 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Tyne and Wear:

    • In 2024, Newcastle upon Tyne reported a higher crime volume than the Tyne and Wear average, with 52,430 crimes compared to 32,886. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Newcastle upon Tyne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tyne and Wear average, with 49,901 crimes compared to 31,820. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Newcastle upon Tyne is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Newcastle upon Tyne Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Monument (816 crimes), and the safest, Dene & South Gosforth (41 crimes), is 775 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Newcastle upon Tyne.

Similarly, the area of Newcastle City Centre (885 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to South Gosforth (33 crimes), with a difference of 852 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Newcastle upon Tyne.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Monument816
Elswick289
Arthur's Hill279
Byker277
Ouseburn243

Safest Wards:

Chapel54
Wingrove51
South Jesmond46
Gosforth44
Dene & South Gosforth41

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newcastle City Centre885
Shieldfield & Quayside181
Byker South & St Peters181
Kenton161
Arthur's Hill142

Safest Areas:

Walkergate60
North Gosforth56
Kingston Park48
High Heaton36
South Gosforth33

Newcastle upon Tyne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded 3,996 crimes with crime rate of 13.31 ranking 21th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Tyne and Wear.

In 2024, the total Newcastle upon Tyne crimes were 52,430. The crime rate of Newcastle upon Tyne in 2024 was 174.69 (year) or 14.56 (month) ranking it 15 danzarous in the UK. Newcastle upon Tyne ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Tyne and Wear.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newcastle upon Tyne were around 49,901 crimes with yearly crime rate of 166.27 (year) or 13.86 (month) ranking 15 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Newcastle upon Tyne

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)
North Tyneside1,941 525,348 523,831 5
Gateshead1,948 425,429 425,148 4
South Tyneside1,618 321,108 320,936 3
Sunderland3,127 240,114 239,283 2

Newcastle upon Tyne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1295 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (808 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1107 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (711 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1242 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (726 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1137 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 634 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1141 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (607 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1167 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 594 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1155 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (739 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1221 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (892 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1073 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (903 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1096 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (869 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1199 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 996 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3181 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 289.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 321 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025303
April 2025290
March 2025309
February 2025247
January 2025254
December 2024284
November 2024282
October 2024298
September 2024321
August 2024285
July 2024308

A total of 465 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202531
March 202538
February 202533
January 202535
December 202450
November 202442
October 202449
September 202443
August 202450
July 202455

A total of 371 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202530
March 202530
February 202533
January 202520
December 202439
November 202434
October 202436
September 202430
August 202439
July 202443

A total of 3262 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 296.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 372 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025332
April 2025246
March 2025259
February 2025225
January 2025219
December 2024301
November 2024331
October 2024372
September 2024330
August 2024330
July 2024317

A total of 8479 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 770.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 996 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025808
April 2025711
March 2025726
February 2025634
January 2025607
December 2024594
November 2024739
October 2024892
September 2024903
August 2024869
July 2024996

A total of 426 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202533
March 202535
February 202522
January 202539
December 202416
November 202457
October 202459
September 202430
August 202433
July 202464

A total of 2777 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 252.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 293 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025253
April 2025218
March 2025255
February 2025223
January 2025207
December 2024269
November 2024287
October 2024272
September 2024234
August 2024266
July 2024293

A total of 1505 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 136.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025162
April 2025208
March 2025171
February 2025132
January 2025136
December 2024128
November 2024155
October 202494
September 202493
August 2024106
July 2024120

A total of 1470 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 133.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025116
April 2025117
March 202583
February 2025113
January 2025142
December 2024195
November 2024184
October 2024149
September 2024112
August 2024103
July 2024156

A total of 1948 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 177.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025125
April 2025154
March 2025143
February 2025101
January 2025233
December 2024216
November 2024234
October 2024175
September 2024169
August 2024232
July 2024166

A total of 12833 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1166.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1295 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251295
April 20251107
March 20251242
February 20251137
January 20251141
December 20241167
November 20241155
October 20241221
September 20241073
August 20241096
July 20241199

A total of 394 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202536
March 202547
February 202524
January 202520
December 202435
November 202429
October 202430
September 202430
August 202453
July 202435

A total of 775 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202580
March 202578
February 202554
January 202584
December 202459
November 202474
October 202465
September 202471
August 202468
July 202456

A total of 4552 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 413.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 506 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025347
April 2025424
March 2025423
February 2025429
January 2025419
December 2024298
November 2024360
October 2024450
September 2024449
August 2024506
July 2024447

High Crime Locations Newcastle upon Tyne in May 2025

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

1. Pandon (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting33
Robbery1
Burglary1
2. Monument (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Bicycle theft1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences23
Public order8
Drugs2
4. Hospital (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft6
Public order4
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons2
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Prince Albert Terrace (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting22
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Drugs2
Theft from the person1

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