Crime Rates at Northumberland Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7AG

Northumberland Street area has the 5th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Arthur's Hill , and the 7th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Northumberland Street (NE1 7AG) in the last 12 months was 1949.6 per 1,000 residents and was 1392.7% higher than the Arthur's Hill average (130.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 466 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 11 cases , up 120.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 120.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -46.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 622 (≈ 639.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Northumberland Street (NE1 7AG), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 1179 crimes here, including 355 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.