Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne: statistics, rates and trends

36,997 crimes were recorded in Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.1 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 10,279 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Newcastle upon Tyne has the 170th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne was highest in the year to July 2018 (59,482 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (36,997). 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 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 (+30%) 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

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 10,279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 27.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Newcastle upon Tyne

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 7,352 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Newcastle upon Tyne

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 4,803 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Newcastle upon Tyne

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 2,726 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Newcastle upon Tyne

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 2,622 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Newcastle upon Tyne

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 2,236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than 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

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 1,869 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Newcastle upon Tyne

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 1,400 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 6% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Newcastle upon Tyne

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 996 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 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

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 925 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 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

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 637 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Newcastle upon Tyne

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 466 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Newcastle upon Tyne

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 372 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

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 314 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 towns closest to Newcastle upon Tyne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newcastle upon Tyne.

25 areas within Newcastle upon Tyne, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Monument had the highest rate (792.9 per 1,000) and Castle the lowest (40.7). 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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 has an estimated population of 302,945. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newcastle upon Tyne sits in decile 4.8, 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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