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 January 2026 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arthur's Hill crime rate of 1.27 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 Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (112.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-64.95% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-79.17% decrease)
Arthur's Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Framlington Place with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 January 2026 the Arthur's Hill has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Arthur's Hill)CrimesRank (Arthur's Hill)CrimesRank (Arthur's Hill)
Monument282 111,362 111,023 1
Byker117 23,831 33,299 4
Elswick69 53,620 43,370 3
Ouseburn80 42,590 52,750 5
Walkergate54 82,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw67 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope26 152,010 71,749 9
Walker56 71,909 91,921 8
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall37 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley29 141,577 121,580 10
Kenton34 101,387 141,383 13
Benwell & Scotswood29 131,639 111,494 12
Lemington34 111,265 151,048 19
West Fenham33 121,470 131,370 14
Fawdon & West Gosforth24 181,176 171,230 15
Wingrove24 171,053 181,168 16
Heaton21 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond26 16937 201,130 17
Castle21 20970 19628 25
Gosforth9 26721 22918 20
Parklands10 25671 25787 21
Chapel17 21734 21677 24
Manor Park15 23698 23782 22
South Jesmond17 22690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth12 24603 26577 26

Arthur's Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (53 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (105 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (116 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 123 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202524
November 202529
October 202533
September 202527
August 202519
July 202532
June 202525
May 202525
April 202527
March 202532
February 202519

A total of 600 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202653
December 202525
November 202540
October 202557
September 202545
August 202545
July 202556
June 202557
May 202551
April 202559
March 202564
February 202548

A total of 1130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202634
December 202597
November 202593
October 2025103
September 2025105
August 2025116
July 2025123
June 202593
May 202594
April 202589
March 202581
February 2025102

A total of 203 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 202515
November 202516
October 202517
September 202522
August 202512
July 202521
June 202530
May 202518
April 202517
March 202518
February 202516

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202532
November 202530
October 202516
September 202533
August 202527
July 202528
June 202532
May 202525
April 202515
March 202522
February 202526

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202513
November 202512
October 202516
September 202516
August 202513
July 20258
June 20253
May 202516
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 82 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20259
November 20255
October 202513
September 202518
August 20259
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20257
September 20258
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202510
November 202513
October 202513
September 20255
August 20257
July 202511
June 202510
May 202511
April 202516
March 202511
February 202513

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20258
November 202510
October 202511
September 202514
August 20256
July 20259
June 20259
May 202514
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20256
October 20254
September 20251
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 202510

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20258
October 20255
September 20256
August 20256
July 20252
June 202510
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
September 20252
August 20256
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 202510
March 202520
February 202516

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Arthur's Hill in January 2026

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences14
2. Framlington Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Richardson Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Cross Villa Place No 2 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Limewood Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
8. Chelsea Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Thornton Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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