Crime Rate in Parklands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Parklands

The total recorded crimes in Parklands, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Parklands crime rate of 3.72 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 Parklands, encompassing approximately 15,582 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Parklands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 5
  • Glanton Wynd with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Parklands?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Parklands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 671 crimes compared to 2017.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Parklands recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • In 2023, Parklands had fewer crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 787 crimes compared to 1,919. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Parklands recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Parklands has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Parklands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Parklands has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 3.72 ranking 20th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Parklands crimes were 671. The crime rate of Parklands in 2024 was 43.06 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Parklands were around 787 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.50 (year) or 4.21 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Parklands)CrimesRank (Parklands)CrimesRank (Parklands)
Monument816 111,362 111,023 1
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
Chapel54 22734 21677 24
Manor Park56 21698 23782 22
South Jesmond46 24690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth41 26603 26577 26

Parklands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202516
March 202519
February 202514
January 202520
December 202423
November 202419
October 202415
September 202417
August 20249
July 202416
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 202510
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 202416
November 202412
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242

High Crime Locations Parklands in May 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Glanton Wynd (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
5. Great North Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Greenriggs Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Juniper Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Lesbury Chase (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Warkworth Woods (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Harewood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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