Crime Rate in Parklands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Parklands

The total recorded crimes in Parklands, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Parklands crime rate of 2.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Parklands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berkeley Square with total crimes: 4
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Parklands has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2.50 ranking 26th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Parklands)CrimesRank (Parklands)CrimesRank (Parklands)
Monument756 111,362 111,023 1
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
Chapel53 24734 21677 24
Dene & South Gosforth57 23603 26577 26

Parklands 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 202416
November 202412
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202523
May 202523
April 202516
March 202519
February 202514
January 202520
December 202423
November 202419
October 202415
September 202417
August 20249

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 202510
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Parklands in July 2025

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

1. Berkeley Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Regent Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Links Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Harewood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Great North Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Celandine Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Greenriggs Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.