Crime in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne: statistics, rates and trends
2,228 crimes were recorded in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
- Crime trends in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Types of crime in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Demographics of Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Questions about crime in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (546), anti-social behaviour (463) and violence and sexual offences (404) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 912th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,228 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.9 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 19,391 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,921 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (2,193). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,228 | 114.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,480 | 127.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,538 | 130.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,570 | 132.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,193 | 113.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,921 | 150.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,329 | 120.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,563 | 132.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,484 | 128.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 215 |
| July 2026 | 195 |
| June 2026 | 227 |
| May 2026 | 232 |
| April 2026 | 174 |
| March 2026 | 212 |
| February 2026 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 183 |
| October 2025 | 220 |
| September 2025 | 205 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded notably more shoplifting (3.3 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.3 times the national rate) and robbery (89% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (45% below) and violence and sexual offences (39% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 40 to 50 and shoplifting rose from 439 to 546, while drugs fell from 59 to 35 and violence and sexual offences fell from 603 to 404.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 546 | 28.2 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 463 | 23.9 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 404 | 20.8 | 34.2 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 146 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 132 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 122 | 6.3 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 5.9 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Burglary | 100 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Robbery | 50 | 2.6 | 1.4 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 37 | 1.9 | 0.8 | -16% |
| Drugs | 35 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -41% |
| Other crime | 35 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne; the highest is Monument (787.5 per 1,000) and the lowest South Jesmond (59.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Jesmond | 461 | 59.4 | -48% |
| Byker | 2,353 | 193.5 | +68% |
| Monument | 8,172 | 787.5 | +585% |
| Heaton | 1,007 | 91.9 | -20% |
| North Jesmond | 946 | 79.1 | -31% |
| Arthur's Hill | 2,219 | 111.0 | -3% |
| Manor Park | 536 | 61.0 | -47% |
| Walkergate | 1,642 | 117.7 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prince Albert Terrace” (421).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prince Albert Terrace | 421 |
| On or near Parking Area | 237 |
| On or near Pandon | 171 |
| On or near Heaton Park Road | 72 |
| On or near Red Barns | 55 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 50 |
| On or near Bolingbroke Street | 49 |
| On or near Broad Chare | 45 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 40 |
| On or near Shield Street | 37 |
Of the 1,765 crimes in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 463 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 826 | 46.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 510 | 28.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 343 | 19.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne has an estimated population of 19,391 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (62.4%, against 7.9%), more unemployed residents (9.7%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (49%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 4.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 37.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 9.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 4.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 62.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne a safe place to live?
Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 912th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 546 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (463).
Is crime in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne was down 10% on the year before: 2,228 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,480 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne?
About 19,391 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Ouseburn, 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.