WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Ouseburn Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Ouseburn, localized within newcastle upon tyne.

Total Crimes

212
trending_up +21100.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

115.03per 1k

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

12,643

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting77
Anti-social Behaviour34
Violence & Sexual Offences29
Criminal Damage & Arson16
Public Order15
Vehicle Crime11
Burglary10
Other Theft8
Drug Offences4
Robbery4
Theft from Person3
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Prince Albert Terrace Map
Shoplifting: 56Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2
62
On or near Pandon Map
Shoplifting: 12Robbery: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2
16
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Violence and sexual offences: 4
10
On or near Heaton Park Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 2
9
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 8
8
On or near Red Barns Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1
5
On or near Broad Chare Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near Argyle Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Helmsley Road Map
Vehicle crime: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within newcastle upon tyne district.

Local Rank

#22safest in newcastle upon tyne

National Safety

Top 8%Riskiest

City Average

103.44per 1k

Local Policing

Byker and Walker

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Local Priorities

Drug dealing and drug use

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

We are working to gather more intelligence on those involved and gain warrants. Working with partners to look at tenancy enforcement, closure orders and diversionary measures.

Actioned: 1 Oct 2026

Street drinking and ASB on Shields Road, Byker.

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

EPIC (Empowering People In Communities) East has been established to provide a coordinated, multi-agency approach to addressing vulnerability, crime (including serious and organised crime), ASB, youth violence, and community engagement in the East of Newcastle.

Actioned: 1 Oct 2026

Anti-social behaviour and motorcycle disorder

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

Walker is part of the EPIC programme (Empowering People in Communities) a partnership approach to improve the area. This includes prevention and diversion work with young people. We are working with partners to reduce ASB and motorcycle disorder especially in Walker Park.

Actioned: 1 Oct 2026

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MAY13

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Theresa Russell House Denmark Street Byker

MAY14

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Belvedere House Heaton Walk

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