Crime Rate in Monument: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Monument

The total recorded crimes in Monument, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 816 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Monument crime rate of 19.65 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (291) incidents (42.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (174) incidents (13.73% increase)
  • Public order: (73) incidents (35.19% increase)
Monument Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monument with total crimes: 34
  • Police Station with total crimes: 34
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27

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 May 2025 the Monument has recorded 816 crimes with crime rate of 19.65 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Monument)CrimesRank (Monument)CrimesRank (Monument)
Arthur's Hill279 34,462 23,507 2
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

Monument Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 253 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 210 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1005 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202581
March 2025100
February 2025112
January 2025121
December 202483
November 202481
October 2024102
September 202474
August 202470
July 2024115

A total of 1939 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 176.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025174
April 2025153
March 2025175
February 2025172
January 2025146
December 2024167
November 2024182
October 2024200
September 2024148
August 2024212
July 2024210

A total of 2825 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 256.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 303 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025291
April 2025204
March 2025285
February 2025239
January 2025221
December 2024285
November 2024303
October 2024258
September 2024223
August 2024263
July 2024253

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 417 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202537
March 202542
February 202542
January 202529
December 202432
November 202456
October 202434
September 202432
August 202430
July 202440

A total of 683 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202551
March 202569
February 202557
January 202550
December 202483
November 202472
October 202475
September 202452
August 202455
July 202458

A total of 695 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202554
March 202545
February 202567
January 202565
December 202480
November 202474
October 202459
September 202466
August 202449
July 202463

A total of 107 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 202410
October 202415
September 20249
August 202411
July 202416

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 202413
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 202412

A total of 404 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202530
March 202551
February 202530
January 202537
December 202432
November 202443
October 202448
September 202429
August 202433
July 202442

A total of 278 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202515
March 202524
February 202520
January 202523
December 202435
November 202421
October 202435
September 202420
August 202423
July 202434

A total of 83 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 202414
October 202411
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412

High Crime Locations Monument in May 2025

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

1. Monument (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6
Shoplifting4
Drugs2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences23
Public order8
Drugs2
Other theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Northumberland Street (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Grainger Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
10. Haymarket (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

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