Crime Rate in Ouseburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ouseburn

The total recorded crimes in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in February 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ouseburn 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 Ouseburn, encompassing approximately 64,809 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-90.00% decrease)
Ouseburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Argyle Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ouseburn?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Ouseburn reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 2,590 crimes compared to 2,017. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ouseburn witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Ouseburn experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 2,750 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ouseburn witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ouseburn Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Ouseburn crimes were 2,590. The crime rate of Ouseburn in 2024 was 39.96 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ouseburn were around 2,750 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.43 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ouseburn)CrimesRank (Ouseburn)CrimesRank (Ouseburn)
MonumentNA NA11,362 111,023 1
Arthur's HillNA NA4,462 23,507 2
ElswickNA NA3,620 43,370 3
BykerNA NA3,831 33,299 4
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

Ouseburn 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 (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 567 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202610
December 202545
November 202546
October 202546
September 202548
August 202546
July 202557
June 202563
May 202559
April 202534
March 202549
February 202563

A total of 519 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202634
December 202517
November 202521
October 202554
September 202553
August 202555
July 202559
June 202544
May 202549
April 202557
March 202547
February 202529

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202515
November 202514
October 202515
September 20259
August 202520
July 202520
June 202519
May 202510
April 202510
March 20258
February 202512

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20257
November 202512
October 202513
September 202510
August 20257
July 20255
June 20252
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255
February 202510

A total of 379 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202514
November 202526
October 202523
September 202524
August 202535
July 202543
June 202523
May 202558
April 202538
March 202549
February 202535

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

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20256
November 202512
October 202513
September 20254
August 20259
July 20254
June 20254
May 202510
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20256
October 20253
September 202510
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 20255
October 20255
September 20257
August 20255
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202517
November 202516
October 202515
September 202512
August 202512
July 202514
June 202510
May 202515
April 202512
March 202510
February 202510

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20256
November 202511
October 202514
September 202512
August 202511
July 202514
June 202517
May 202511
April 20257
March 202515
February 20257

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
October 20256
September 20257
August 20259
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20255
October 20257
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251

High Crime Locations Ouseburn in February 2026

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

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

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