Safety in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne in North East scores 55/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

36,323

Rate per 1,000

121.1

1-year trend

-8.5%

3-year trend

-21.3%

5-year trend

-23.3%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

301

Per 1,000 residents

1.0

Data last updated: 15 August 2026