Is Newcastle upon Tyne safe?
Newcastle upon Tyne recorded 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — 28% above the England average (99.5) and 5% above the North East average (120.6).
Its safety score is 53/100 (fair), where 60 is typical for the country.
- Crimes (12 mo)
- 38,085
- Rate per 1,000
- 126.9
- 1-year trend
- -7.3%
- 3-year trend
- -18.7%
- 5-year trend
- -21.1%
- Most common
- Violence and sexual offences
- Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)
- 331
- Per 1,000 residents
- 1.1
How we measure this·Guide: Understanding crime statistics
Data last updated: 19 October 2026