Newcastle upon Tyne
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Newcastle upon Tyne safe?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Newcastle upon Tyne has 10.5 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Newcastle upon Tyne is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11.0 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 11.8 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 12.9 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 12.5 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 12.2 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 11956 49%
- Criminal damage and arson 3328 14%
- Shoplifting 3182 13%
- Public order 3165 13%
- Other theft 2734 11%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Newcastle upon Tyne has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Newcastle upon Tyne has little history of flooding. 2% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 91%
- Some flooding 7%
- More flooding 2%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
324 old mine shafts are recorded in and around the city. That can matter for ground stability.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Newcastle upon Tyne has many old mine shafts compared with other cities we cover.
Newcastle upon TyneNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Newcastle upon Tyne?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Newcastle upon Tyne is currently High.
How does crime in Newcastle upon Tyne compare with England?
Crime in Newcastle upon Tyne is higher than the England rate. Newcastle upon Tyne has 10.5 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Newcastle upon Tyne is safe?
No. These figures are for Newcastle upon Tyne as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Newcastle upon Tyne?
This Newcastle upon Tyne page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report