Newcastle upon Tyne Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Newcastle upon Tyne during November 2025 reveals a striking emphasis on violent and anti-social behaviour, which together account for nearly half of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences alone make up 32.1% of the total, significantly exceeding the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 17.3% of all crimes, also far outpaces the national average. This pattern aligns with the city’s urban character, where high population density, a vibrant nightlife, and the presence of multiple universities contribute to environments where such crimes are more likely to occur. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the start of Black Friday shopping—may have amplified shoplifting and public order incidents. Property crimes, while present, occupy a smaller share of the total than violent crimes, suggesting that the city’s crime profile is more shaped by interpersonal and community-level factors than by theft or burglary. This balance of crime types reflects a combination of social dynamics, economic pressures, and the city’s historical and geographical context, with implications for local policing strategies and community engagement efforts.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person increasing by 45.7% compared to the previous month, rising from 35 to 51 incidents. This surge may be linked to the timing of Black Friday shopping. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 39.2%, dropping from 209 to 127, a decrease that could reflect improved security measures or seasonal changes in property crime patterns. Bicycle theft also declined by 31.3%, from 48 to 33, influenced by colder weather reducing outdoor activity. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 17.3% of all crimes, remains 79% above the UK average, highlighting the city’s ongoing challenges in managing community disorder. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.5 per 1,000, are 36% above the UK average, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. For residents, the monthly exposure figure—1 crime per 91 residents—provides a concrete context for understanding the scale of crime in the area.

Newcastle upon Tyne’s crime rate in November 2025 (11.0 per 1,000) represents a 12.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 12.6 per 1,000, indicating a modest but notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the city recorded approximately 118 crimes per day, a figure that, while local to Newcastle, offers insight into the frequency of incidents experienced by residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 91 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the impact of crime on the population. When compared to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, Newcastle’s rate remains 50.7% higher, a disparity that may be attributed to the city’s larger population, higher density, and socio-economic factors. The population-scaled perspective—considering Newcastle’s 320,605 residents—reveals that the city’s crime burden is proportionally heavier than the national average, even as month-on-month reductions suggest some progress in crime management. This comparison underscores the need for continued focus on localised strategies to address the specific challenges faced by Newcastle’s communities.