Is Newcastle North Safe?
Crime statistics for Newcastle North. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 1,728 total crimes recorded in Newcastle North
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Newcastle North — last 12 months
Explore by Month
View detailed crime data for each month in Newcastle North
Safest Areas Near Newcastle North
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Newcastle North by safety score
Compare Newcastle North With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newcastle North safe?
Newcastle North has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,728 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 9.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Newcastle North are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Newcastle North in the last 12 months?
1,728 crimes were recorded in Newcastle North in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 9.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,573 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 600 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Newcastle North?
The most common crime in Newcastle North is Violent Crime, with 600 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 34.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Newcastle North increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Newcastle North is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 9.9% — from 1,573 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,728 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Newcastle North?
Newcastle North has a safety score of 5 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Newcastle North compare to the Staffordshire Police average?
Newcastle North has a safety score of 5/100, while the Staffordshire Police force area average is 22/100. Newcastle North is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Newcastle North?
21.1% of crimes recorded in Newcastle North resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Staffordshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Newcastle North?
600 violent crimes were recorded in Newcastle North in the last 12 months — representing 34.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 263 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Newcastle North last updated?
The crime data for Newcastle North was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Newcastle North with other areas?
You can compare Newcastle North with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.