Crime in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne: statistics, rates and trends
727 crimes were recorded in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Types of crime in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Demographics of Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Questions about crime in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (234), anti-social behaviour (198) and criminal damage and arson (68) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,405th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 727 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.9 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 17,781 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne of any year here (727 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 727 | 40.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 757 | 42.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 862 | 48.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 753 | 42.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 781 | 43.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 736 | 41.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 867 | 48.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 746 | 42.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 813 | 45.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (78% below) and public order (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 132 to 198 and burglary rose from 37 to 51, while vehicle crime fell from 51 to 33 and public order fell from 54 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 234 | 13.2 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 11.1 | 15.4 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Burglary | 51 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Other theft | 37 | 2.1 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 35 | 2.0 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 1.9 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 1.9 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne; the highest is Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall (140.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Parklands, Newcastle upon Tyne (40.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands | 498 | 40.7 | -1% |
| Fawdon & West Gosforth | 918 | 82.1 | +101% |
| Kenton | 1,035 | 91.9 | +125% |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | 1,599 | 140.8 | +244% |
| Gosforth | 538 | 50.6 | +24% |
| Blakelaw | 1,326 | 115.9 | +183% |
| Dene & South Gosforth | 482 | 50.1 | +22% |
| Denton & Westerhope | 1,385 | 109.5 | +168% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Benton Square” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Benton Square | 28 |
| On or near Wagonway Drive | 22 |
| On or near Grey Street | 19 |
| On or near Ferguson Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Roseden Way | 16 |
| On or near Dene Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Swinhoe Road | 15 |
| On or near Heron Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Ringlet Drive | 14 |
| On or near George Street | 13 |
Of the 529 crimes in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 198 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 194 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 185 | 35.0% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 25.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne has an estimated population of 17,781 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne a safe place to live?
Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,405th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 234 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne was down 4% on the year before: 727 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 757 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne?
About 17,781 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne 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.