

The 12 places where the most crime was reported in Newcastle city centre in August 2023
The 12 places where the most crime was reported in Newcastle city centre during August have been revealed by new figures.
The Home Office data, published on its www.police.uk website, covers Northumbria Police’s Newcastle Central area.
All incidents are said to have taken place “on or near” named locations in August 2023.
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1. Eldon Square
There were 104 offences, including 59 for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in August 2023. Photo: Google Maps

2. Pandon
There were 48 offences, including 34 for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in August 2023. Photo: Google Maps

3. Newcastle Central Station
There were 35 offences, including 13 for anti-social behaviour, reported in or around this location in August 2023. Photo: Google Maps

4. Blackett Street
There were 33 offences, including 28 for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in August 2023. Photo: Google Maps