Crime in Arthur's Hill: statistics, rates and trends
2,219 crimes were recorded in Arthur's Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Arthur's Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Arthur's Hill
- Types of crime in Arthur's Hill
- Arthur's Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Arthur's Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Arthur's Hill
- Demographics of Arthur's Hill
- Questions about crime in Arthur's Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (727), anti-social behaviour (481) and public order (193) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 998th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Arthur's Hill | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,219 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.0 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 19,993 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Arthur's Hill of any year here (2,219 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,219 | 111.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,898 | 145.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,472 | 173.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,523 | 176.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,250 | 162.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,260 | 163.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,993 | 149.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,179 | 159.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,590 | 179.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 215 |
| July 2026 | 192 |
| June 2026 | 180 |
| May 2026 | 198 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| March 2026 | 160 |
| February 2026 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 198 |
| November 2025 | 218 |
| October 2025 | 247 |
| September 2025 | 245 |
Compared with England and Wales, Arthur's Hill recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.1 times the national rate), other crime (59% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (57% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (83% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 54 to 67 and theft from the person rose from 25 to 30, while shoplifting fell from 86 to 29 and criminal damage and arson fell from 221 to 150.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 727 | 36.4 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 481 | 24.1 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Public order | 193 | 9.7 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 179 | 9.0 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 150 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 5.1 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Drugs | 90 | 4.5 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Burglary | 77 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Other crime | 67 | 3.4 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Robbery | 40 | 2.0 | 1.4 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 1.7 | 0.8 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 1.5 | 1.7 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 1.5 | 8.5 | -66% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.1 | 1.0 | -30% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Arthur's Hill; the highest is Monument (787.5 per 1,000) and the lowest South Jesmond (59.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arthur's Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument | 8,172 | 787.5 | +610% |
| Elswick | 2,604 | 142.6 | +29% |
| Wingrove | 836 | 81.6 | -26% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | +4% |
| South Jesmond | 461 | 59.4 | -46% |
| North Jesmond | 946 | 79.1 | -29% |
| West Fenham | 1,092 | 97.6 | -12% |
| Blakelaw | 1,326 | 115.9 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Arthur's Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (167).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 167 |
| On or near Hospital | 116 |
| On or near Firebrick Avenue | 72 |
| On or near Spring Garden Lane | 61 |
| On or near Longley Street | 60 |
| On or near Leazes Terrace | 59 |
| On or near Vallum Way | 58 |
| On or near Studley Terrace | 57 |
| On or near Bishop'S Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Thornton Street | 49 |
Of the 1,738 crimes in Arthur's Hill with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 481 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 780 | 44.9% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 455 | 26.2% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 424 | 24.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 11 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Arthur's Hill has an estimated population of 19,993 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (49.1%, against 7.9%), more social housing (44%, against 17%) and more households without a car (60%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Arthur's Hill average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Arthur's Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 34.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 49.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 59.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Arthur's Hill a safe place to live?
Arthur's Hill recorded 111.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 998th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Arthur's Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 727 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (481).
Is crime in Arthur's Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arthur's Hill was down 23% on the year before: 2,219 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,898 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Arthur's Hill?
About 19,993 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 4.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Arthur's Hill?
Arthur's Hill is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.