Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne: statistics, rates and trends
36,743 crimes were recorded in Newcastle upon Tyne in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
- Crime trends in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Types of crime in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Newcastle upon Tyne compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Newcastle upon Tyne
- Streets with the most crime in Newcastle upon Tyne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Demographics of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Questions about crime in Newcastle upon Tyne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (9,980), anti-social behaviour (7,321) and shoplifting (5,004) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 170th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 36,743 | 38,085 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.3 | 118.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 302,945 | 320,605 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne of any year here (36,743 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 | 36,743 | 121.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 43,000 | 141.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 46,129 | 152.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 47,986 | 158.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 47,047 | 155.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 49,844 | 164.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 46,755 | 154.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 54,349 | 179.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 59,165 | 195.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 3,334 |
| July 2026 | 3,295 |
| June 2026 | 3,114 |
| May 2026 | 3,238 |
| April 2026 | 3,089 |
| March 2026 | 2,882 |
| February 2026 | 2,372 |
| January 2026 | 1,174 |
| December 2025 | 3,286 |
| November 2025 | 3,402 |
| October 2025 | 3,876 |
| September 2025 | 3,681 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newcastle upon Tyne recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (57% above the national rate) and robbery (55% above the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 496 to 639, while drugs fell from 1,568 to 910 and violence and sexual offences fell from 13,330 to 9,980.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9,980 | 32.9 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7,321 | 24.2 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 5,004 | 16.5 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2,739 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 2,577 | 8.5 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 2,204 | 7.3 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 1,865 | 6.2 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Burglary | 1,399 | 4.6 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Other crime | 955 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +13% |
| Drugs | 910 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -42% |
| Robbery | 639 | 2.1 | 1.4 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 465 | 1.5 | 1.7 | +2% |
| Bicycle theft | 377 | 1.2 | 0.8 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 308 | 1.0 | 1.0 | -18% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Newcastle upon Tyne has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest towns.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longbenton | 1,950 | 73.2 | -40% |
| Gateshead | 12,182 | 105.0 | -13% |
| Whickham | 1,404 | 90.5 | -25% |
| Wideopen | 496 | 48.1 | -60% |
| Killingworth | 641 | 65.1 | -46% |
| Blaydon | 1,342 | 98.4 | -19% |
| Wallsend | 4,702 | 98.4 | -19% |
| Hebburn | 1,477 | 68.0 | -44% |
Of the 25 areas within Newcastle upon Tyne, Monument had the highest crime rate (787.5 per 1,000) and Parklands the lowest (40.7), 19 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument | Neighbourhood | 10,377 | 8,172 | 787.5 |
| Byker | Neighbourhood | 12,159 | 2,353 | 193.5 |
| Elswick | Neighbourhood | 18,257 | 2,604 | 142.6 |
| Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall | Neighbourhood | 11,358 | 1,599 | 140.8 |
| Walker | Neighbourhood | 11,299 | 1,521 | 134.6 |
| Walkergate | Neighbourhood | 13,955 | 1,642 | 117.7 |
| Blakelaw | Neighbourhood | 11,444 | 1,326 | 115.9 |
| Ouseburn | Neighbourhood | 19,391 | 2,228 | 114.9 |
| Arthur's Hill | Neighbourhood | 19,993 | 2,219 | 111.0 |
| Denton & Westerhope | Neighbourhood | 12,654 | 1,385 | 109.5 |
| West Fenham | Neighbourhood | 11,193 | 1,092 | 97.6 |
| Kenton | Neighbourhood | 11,259 | 1,035 | 91.9 |
| Heaton | Neighbourhood | 10,957 | 1,007 | 91.9 |
| Benwell & Scotswood | Neighbourhood | 12,670 | 1,111 | 87.7 |
| Lemington | Neighbourhood | 9,710 | 840 | 86.5 |
| Fawdon & West Gosforth | Neighbourhood | 11,178 | 918 | 82.1 |
| Wingrove | Neighbourhood | 10,246 | 836 | 81.6 |
| North Jesmond | Neighbourhood | 11,966 | 946 | 79.1 |
| Chapel | Neighbourhood | 10,433 | 734 | 70.4 |
| Manor Park | Neighbourhood | 8,791 | 536 | 61.0 |
| South Jesmond | Neighbourhood | 7,762 | 461 | 59.4 |
| Gosforth | Neighbourhood | 10,628 | 538 | 50.6 |
| Dene & South Gosforth | Neighbourhood | 9,627 | 482 | 50.1 |
| Castle | Neighbourhood | 17,781 | 727 | 40.9 |
| Parklands | Neighbourhood | 12,244 | 498 | 40.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Newcastle upon Tyne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (2,230).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 2,230 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,873 |
| On or near Nightclub | 1,041 |
| On or near Supermarket | 861 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 654 |
| On or near Prince Albert Terrace | 421 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 380 |
| On or near Monument | 377 |
| On or near Roxburgh Place | 298 |
| On or near Haymarket | 283 |
Of the 29,422 crimes in Newcastle upon Tyne with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 7,321 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 12,972 | 44.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 7,801 | 26.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7,030 | 23.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 952 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 333 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 113 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 17 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Newcastle upon Tyne has an estimated population of 302,945 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (20.0%, against 7.9%), more social housing (27%, against 17%) and more households without a car (37%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newcastle upon Tyne average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 20.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newcastle upon Tyne a safe place to live?
Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 121.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 170th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 9,980 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (7,321).
Is crime in Newcastle upon Tyne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newcastle upon Tyne was down 15% on the year before: 36,743 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 43,000 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newcastle upon Tyne?
About 302,945 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newcastle upon Tyne?
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.