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 February 2026 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newcastle upon Tyne crime rate of 0.02 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-97.90% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-98.55% decrease)
Newcastle upon Tyne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harle Close with total crimes: 1
  • Newlands Road with total crimes: 1
  • Clapham Avenue with total crimes: 1

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Newcastle upon Tyne has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 320th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)
North Tyneside2 525,348 523,831 5
Gateshead9 425,429 425,148 4
South Tyneside4 321,108 320,936 3
Sunderland11 240,114 239,283 2

Newcastle upon Tyne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (555 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (286 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1169 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 516 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1158 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (642 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1132 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (910 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1153 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (705 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1219 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (727 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1274 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 741 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1298 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (675 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2774 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 213.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 270 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202669
December 2025260
November 2025268
October 2025224
September 2025270
August 2025250
July 2025240
June 2025243
May 2025253
April 2025218
March 2025255
February 2025223

A total of 13476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1036.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1298 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 2026286
December 20251169
November 20251158
October 20251132
September 20251153
August 20251219
July 20251274
June 20251298
May 20251295
April 20251107
March 20251242
February 20251137

A total of 1693 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 141.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202647
December 2025176
November 2025137
October 2025186
September 2025179
August 2025185
July 2025139
June 2025121
May 2025125
April 2025154
March 2025143
February 2025101

A total of 4319 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 359.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 429 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202675
December 2025344
November 2025357
October 2025388
September 2025380
August 2025418
July 2025381
June 2025353
May 2025347
April 2025424
March 2025423
February 2025429

A total of 640 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202555
November 202564
October 202563
September 202564
August 202559
July 202595
June 202562
May 202555
April 202536
March 202547
February 202524

A total of 3357 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 279.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 347 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202648
December 2025241
November 2025281
October 2025331
September 2025330
August 2025296
July 2025334
June 2025347
May 2025303
April 2025290
March 2025309
February 2025247

A total of 412 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202539
November 202537
October 202547
September 202533
August 202535
July 202544
June 202538
May 202537
April 202530
March 202530
February 202533

A total of 1078 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 2025120
November 2025115
October 2025137
September 2025133
August 2025100
July 202576
June 202578
May 202586
April 202580
March 202578
February 202554

A total of 1480 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 123.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 2025105
November 202598
October 2025108
September 2025123
August 202582
July 2025143
June 2025127
May 2025162
April 2025208
March 2025171
February 2025132

A total of 3188 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 265.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202661
December 2025284
November 2025262
October 2025303
September 2025342
August 2025256
July 2025321
June 2025297
May 2025332
April 2025246
March 2025259
February 2025225

A total of 1451 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 120.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 2025141
November 2025130
October 2025212
September 2025130
August 2025124
July 2025114
June 2025139
May 2025116
April 2025117
March 202583
February 2025113

A total of 8350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 695.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 910 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026555
December 2025516
November 2025642
October 2025910
September 2025705
August 2025727
July 2025741
June 2025675
May 2025808
April 2025711
March 2025726
February 2025634

A total of 369 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202520
November 202535
October 202550
September 202547
August 202532
July 202523
June 202527
May 202538
April 202533
March 202535
February 202522

A total of 428 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202539
November 202554
October 202536
September 202539
August 202537
July 202538
June 202538
May 202539
April 202531
March 202538
February 202533

High Crime Locations Newcastle upon Tyne in February 2026

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

1. Harle Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Newlands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clapham Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Whitfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Argyle Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Waterloo Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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