Crime Rate in Monument: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Monument

The total recorded crimes in Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 756 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Monument crime rate of 18.20 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (220) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (179) incidents (36.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (82) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Monument Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monument with total crimes: 35
  • Police Station with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26

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 July 2025 the Monument has recorded 756 crimes with crime rate of 18.20 ranking 1th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Monument)CrimesRank (Monument)CrimesRank (Monument)
Arthur's Hill304 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick313 23,620 43,370 3
Byker261 43,831 33,299 4
Ouseburn231 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate167 82,132 62,072 6
Walker193 61,909 91,921 8
Blakelaw176 71,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope109 142,010 71,749 9
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall150 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley122 111,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood129 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth120 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton99 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham112 131,470 131,370 14
Lemington82 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove82 181,053 181,168 16
Heaton97 161,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond59 22937 201,130 17
Castle62 21970 19628 25
Manor Park80 19698 23782 22
Gosforth47 25721 22918 20
South Jesmond63 20690 24758 23
Parklands39 26671 25787 21
Chapel53 24734 21677 24
Dene & South Gosforth57 23603 26577 26

Monument Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (221 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (146 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 285 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 167 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (303 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (182 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (258 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (200 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (223 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (148 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (263 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (212 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 731 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202552
May 202561
April 202551
March 202569
February 202557
January 202550
December 202483
November 202472
October 202475
September 202452
August 202455

A total of 3062 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 255.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 303 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025220
June 2025270
May 2025291
April 2025204
March 2025285
February 2025239
January 2025221
December 2024285
November 2024303
October 2024258
September 2024223
August 2024263

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 202413
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 2039 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025179
June 2025131
May 2025174
April 2025153
March 2025175
February 2025172
January 2025146
December 2024167
November 2024182
October 2024200
September 2024148
August 2024212

A total of 757 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202568
May 202573
April 202554
March 202545
February 202567
January 202565
December 202480
November 202474
October 202459
September 202466
August 202449

A total of 430 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202531
May 202529
April 202530
March 202551
February 202530
January 202537
December 202432
November 202443
October 202448
September 202429
August 202433

A total of 459 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202540
May 202543
April 202537
March 202542
February 202542
January 202529
December 202432
November 202456
October 202434
September 202432
August 202430

A total of 119 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20257
May 202511
April 20259
March 202517
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 202417

A total of 1054 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202582
May 202566
April 202581
March 2025100
February 2025112
January 2025121
December 202483
November 202481
October 2024102
September 202474
August 202470

A total of 287 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 202528
April 202515
March 202524
February 202520
January 202523
December 202435
November 202421
October 202435
September 202420
August 202423

A total of 166 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202520
May 20258
April 20258
March 202510
February 202513
January 202518
December 202419
November 202419
October 202410
September 202414
August 202418

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20252
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 202414
October 202411
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202512
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 106 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202512
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 202410
October 202415
September 20249
August 202411

High Crime Locations Monument in July 2025

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

1. Monument (Map)
Total35
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Drugs4
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences13
Drugs5
Public order5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting7
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Haymarket (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
9. John Dobson Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Grainger Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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