The Home Office data, published on its https://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 December 2024.
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1. Newcastle city centre crime hot spots for December 2024
The most crime in Newcastle city centre was reported in and around these locations in December 2024. | Google Maps
2. Eldon Square
There were 85 offences, including 42 for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in December 2024. | Google Maps
3. Newcastle Central Station
There were 37 offences, including 11 for anti-social behaviour, reported in or around this location in December 2024. | Google Maps
4. Grainger Street
There were 36 offences, including 14 for violent or sexual offences, reported in or around this location in December 2024. | Google Maps