Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne district: statistics, rates and trends

38,331 crimes were recorded in Newcastle upon Tyne district in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 10,753 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Newcastle upon Tyne district has the 51st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne district was highest in the year to July 2018 (61,910 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (38,331). Over the whole period it fell 38%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newcastle upon Tyne district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in robbery (+27%) and other crime (+22%). The largest falls were in drugs (-42%) and violence and sexual offences (-22%).

Violence and sexual offences in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 10,753 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 28.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 7,700 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 4,828 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 2,852 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 2,700 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 2,298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 1,930 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 1,484 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 1,041 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 943 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 637 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 470 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 375 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Newcastle upon Tyne district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newcastle upon Tyne district recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Newcastle upon Tyne district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newcastle upon Tyne district.

31 areas within Newcastle upon Tyne district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Monument had the highest rate (792.9 per 1,000) and Dinnington (Newcastle upon Tyne) the lowest (33.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Newcastle upon Tyne district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newcastle upon Tyne district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Newcastle upon Tyne district has an estimated population of 320,605. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newcastle upon Tyne district sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Newcastle upon Tyne district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.