Crime in Monument: statistics, rates and trends
8,228 crimes were recorded in Monument in the 12 months to July 2026, 792.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Monument at a glance
- Crime trends in Monument
- Types of crime in Monument
- Monument compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Monument
- What happened after crimes were reported in Monument
- Population and deprivation in Monument
- Questions about crime in Monument
- About this data
8,228 crimes were recorded in Monument in the 12 months to July 2026, 792.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,525 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Monument has the 3rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Monument | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 8,228 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 792.9 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 10,377 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Monument was highest in the year to July 2018 (15,426 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (6,912). Over the whole period it fell 47%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 8,228 | 792.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 9,434 | 909.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 10,981 | 1,058.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 10,904 | 1,050.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 11,425 | 1,101.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 6,912 | 666.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 9,717 | 936.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 14,356 | 1,383.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 15,426 | 1,486.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 693 |
| June 2026 | 698 |
| May 2026 | 721 |
| April 2026 | 663 |
| March 2026 | 610 |
| February 2026 | 526 |
| January 2026 | 282 |
| December 2025 | 799 |
| November 2025 | 821 |
| October 2025 | 803 |
| September 2025 | 792 |
| August 2025 | 820 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Monument 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+36%) and other crime (+13%). The largest falls were in drugs (-27%) and criminal damage and arson (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,525 | 243.3 | 7.11 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,857 | 179.0 | 11.67 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 1,055 | 101.7 | 12.27 | +0% |
| Public order | 581 | 56.0 | 8.43 | -23% |
| Other theft | 560 | 54.0 | 8.44 | -23% |
| Drugs | 332 | 32.0 | 9.79 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 330 | 31.8 | 4.69 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 261 | 25.2 | 14.89 | -8% |
| Burglary | 179 | 17.2 | 4.88 | +8% |
| Robbery | 162 | 15.6 | 11.56 | +36% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 10.2 | 2.07 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 104 | 10.0 | 12.18 | -2% |
| Possession of weapons | 89 | 8.6 | 8.83 | +7% |
| Other crime | 87 | 8.4 | 3.97 | +13% |
Violence and sexual offences in Monument
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Monument recorded 2,525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (243.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 30.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Monument
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Monument recorded 1,857 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (179.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Monument
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Monument recorded 1,055 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (101.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Monument
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Monument recorded 581 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Monument
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Monument recorded 560 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Monument
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Monument recorded 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Monument
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Monument recorded 330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Monument
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Monument recorded 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Monument
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Monument recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Monument
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Monument recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Monument
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Monument recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Monument
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Monument recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Monument
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Monument recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Monument
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Monument recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Monument, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Monument.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Monument |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Hill | 2,220 | 111.0 | -86% |
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | -86% |
| South Jesmond | 469 | 60.4 | -92% |
| Elswick | 2,649 | 145.1 | -82% |
| North Jesmond | 911 | 76.1 | -90% |
| Wingrove | 844 | 82.4 | -90% |
| Byker | 2,402 | 197.5 | -75% |
| Heaton | 919 | 83.9 | -89% |
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 Monument over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,234 |
| On or near Nightclub | 1,028 |
| On or near Parking Area | 987 |
| On or near Monument | 395 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 324 |
| On or near Haymarket | 290 |
| On or near Police Station | 190 |
| On or near Grainger Street | 163 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 151 |
| On or near Northumberland Street | 148 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Monument 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,909 | 35.4% |
| Not recorded | 1,857 | 22.6% |
| Under investigation | 1,580 | 19.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,306 | 15.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 330 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 134 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 41 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 0.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 24 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.0% |
Monument has an estimated population of 10,377. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Monument sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Monument |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 4.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 91.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 14.6% |
| Social rented homes | 35.7% |
| Private rented homes | 49.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.7% |
Is Monument a safe place to live?
Monument recorded 792.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Monument?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,857).
Is crime in Monument going up or down?
Recorded crime in Monument was down 13% on the year before: 8,228 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 9,434 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Monument?
Monument is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Monument. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.