Crime Rate in Arthur's Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arthur's Hill

The total recorded crimes in Arthur's Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 279 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arthur's Hill crime rate of 3.22 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 Arthur's Hill, encompassing approximately 86,595 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (5.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-13.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
Arthur's Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 32
  • Firebrick Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Leazes Terrace with total crimes: 10

How safe is Arthur's Hill?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Arthur's Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 4,462 crimes compared to 2,017. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Arthur's Hill witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Arthur's Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 3,507 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Arthur's Hill witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Arthur's Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Arthur's Hill has recorded 279 crimes with crime rate of 3.22 ranking 3th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Arthur's Hill crimes were 4,462. The crime rate of Arthur's Hill in 2024 was 51.53 (year) or 4.29 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arthur's Hill were around 3,507 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.50 (year) or 3.37 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arthur's Hill)CrimesRank (Arthur's Hill)CrimesRank (Arthur's Hill)
Monument816 111,362 111,023 1
Elswick289 23,620 43,370 3
Byker277 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn243 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw190 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope139 112,010 71,749 9
Walker153 91,909 91,921 8
Benwell & Scotswood154 81,639 111,494 12
Callerton & Throckley106 141,577 121,580 10
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall153 101,786 101,548 11
West Fenham123 121,470 131,370 14
Kenton112 131,387 141,383 13
Fawdon & West Gosforth104 151,176 171,230 15
Lemington91 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove51 231,053 181,168 16
Heaton69 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond100 16937 201,130 17
Castle76 18970 19628 25
Gosforth44 25721 22918 20
Parklands58 20671 25787 21
Chapel54 22734 21677 24
Manor Park56 21698 23782 22
South Jesmond46 24690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth41 26603 26577 26

Arthur's Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 102 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 89 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (70 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (100 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (124 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 115 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 109 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (206 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (114 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (135 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (95 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 948 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202559
March 202564
February 202548
January 202563
December 202451
November 202465
October 202470
September 2024100
August 202459
July 2024109
June 2024114
May 202495

A total of 181 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202511
February 202513
January 202511
December 202413
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245
August 202411
July 202424
June 202424
May 202423

A total of 1424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 109.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 202589
March 202581
February 2025102
January 202579
December 202489
November 2024110
October 2024115
September 202485
August 2024124
July 2024115
June 2024206
May 2024135

A total of 344 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202518
February 202516
January 202512
December 202416
November 202448
October 202421
September 202437
August 202439
July 202426
June 202452
May 202424

A total of 383 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202527
March 202532
February 202519
January 202521
December 202417
November 202431
October 202424
September 202425
August 202427
July 202426
June 202480
May 202429

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 314 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202515
March 202522
February 202526
January 20259
December 202424
November 202429
October 202430
September 202422
August 202418
July 202424
June 202446
May 202424

A total of 97 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
November 20245
October 20248
September 20241
August 202411
July 202412
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 236 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
January 20259
December 202417
November 202427
October 202424
September 202430
August 202436
July 202418
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 206 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 202413
October 20246
September 202411
August 202412
July 202421
June 202464
May 202417

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 202510
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 202520
February 202516
January 20256
December 20242
November 20249
October 202412
September 202418
August 20248
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202424
May 20241

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
September 20248
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410

High Crime Locations Arthur's Hill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Arthur's Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime2
2. Firebrick Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Leazes Terrace (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery2
4. St Thomas' Terrace (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Studley Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Bicycle theft2
Drugs2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
7. Bishop'S Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Longley Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Dairy Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Croydon Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1

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