Safest Places to Live in Newcastle Upon Tyne 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE3) recorded the lowest crime rate in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with 181 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE99) recorded 1,084 crimes in the same period — more than 5x the crime count of the safest area. All 4 areas analysed in Newcastle Upon Tyne exceeded 150 crimes per month, suggesting a higher-than-average crime environment overall. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Violence & sexual offences
181
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
492
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
1,066
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
1,084
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
1,084
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
1,066
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
492
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
181
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE3) is the safest area in Newcastle Upon Tyne, recording 181 crimes — 74% fewer than the average across the 4 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Newcastle Upon Tyne?

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE99) recorded the most crime in Newcastle Upon Tyne in April 2026, with 1,084 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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