Crime Rate in Monument: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Monument

The total recorded crimes in Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in February 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Monument 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 Monument, encompassing approximately 41,534 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-98.15% decrease)
Monument Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterloo Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Monument?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Monument reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 11,362 crimes compared to 2,017. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Monument witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Monument experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 11,023 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Monument witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Monument Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Monument crimes were 11,362. The crime rate of Monument in 2024 was 273.56 (year) or 22.80 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Monument were around 11,023 crimes with yearly crime rate of 265.40 (year) or 22.12 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Monument)CrimesRank (Monument)CrimesRank (Monument)
Arthur's HillNA NA4,462 23,507 2
ElswickNA NA3,620 43,370 3
BykerNA NA3,831 33,299 4
OuseburnNA NA2,590 52,750 5
WalkergateNA NA2,132 62,072 6
BlakelawNA NA1,955 82,069 7
Denton & WesterhopeNA NA2,010 71,749 9
WalkerNA NA1,909 91,921 8
Callerton & ThrockleyNA NA1,577 121,580 10
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin HallNA NA1,786 101,548 11
Benwell & ScotswoodNA NA1,639 111,494 12
KentonNA NA1,387 141,383 13
West FenhamNA NA1,470 131,370 14
Fawdon & West GosforthNA NA1,176 171,230 15
LemingtonNA NA1,265 151,048 19
WingroveNA NA1,053 181,168 16
HeatonNA NA1,182 161,063 18
North JesmondNA NA937 201,130 17
CastleNA NA970 19628 25
GosforthNA NA721 22918 20
ParklandsNA NA671 25787 21
ChapelNA NA734 21677 24
Manor ParkNA NA698 23782 22
South JesmondNA NA690 24758 23
Dene & South GosforthNA NA603 26577 26

Monument Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In February 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (154 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 262 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 150 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (288 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (161 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (258 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (181 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (251 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (162 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (270 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (165 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 220 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 179 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (270 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (131 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (291 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (174 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (204 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (153 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (285 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (175 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 239 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 172 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2893 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 222.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 291 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202654
December 2025262
November 2025288
October 2025258
September 2025251
August 2025270
July 2025220
June 2025270
May 2025291
April 2025204
March 2025285
February 2025239

A total of 392 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202543
November 202523
October 202530
September 202548
August 202531
July 202537
June 202531
May 202529
April 202530
March 202551
February 202530

A total of 1957 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 163.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026154
December 2025150
November 2025161
October 2025181
September 2025162
August 2025165
July 2025179
June 2025131
May 2025174
April 2025153
March 2025175
February 2025172

A total of 707 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202569
November 202561
October 202568
September 202569
August 202571
July 202557
June 202568
May 202573
April 202554
March 202545
February 202567

A total of 145 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202525
November 202516
October 20258
September 20255
August 202516
July 20259
June 202520
May 20258
April 20258
March 202510
February 202513

A total of 672 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202561
November 202571
October 202555
September 202555
August 202569
July 202554
June 202552
May 202561
April 202551
March 202569
February 202557

A total of 133 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20259
November 202512
October 202514
September 202510
August 202518
July 202516
June 20257
May 202511
April 20259
March 202517
February 20255

A total of 958 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202583
November 202578
October 202584
September 202585
August 202592
July 202582
June 202582
May 202566
April 202581
March 2025100
February 2025112

A total of 430 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202523
November 202540
October 202541
September 202543
August 202529
July 202542
June 202540
May 202543
April 202537
March 202542
February 202542

A total of 89 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202514
November 20257
October 20256
September 202510
August 202510
July 20258
June 20257
May 20252
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 103 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202511
November 202512
October 202513
September 202511
August 20256
July 202510
June 20255
May 202512
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 258 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202529
November 202533
October 202517
September 202524
August 202522
July 202522
June 202521
May 202528
April 202515
March 202524
February 202520

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 202516
November 20258
October 202515
September 20256
August 202511
July 202512
June 202511
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 99 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 202511
October 202513
September 202513
August 202510
July 20258
June 20257
May 202512
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254

High Crime Locations Monument in February 2026

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

1. Waterloo Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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