The 12 places where the most crime was reported in Newcastle city centre in September 2023

The 12 places where the most crime was reported in Newcastle city centre during September have been revealed by new figures.

Published 6th Nov 2023, 15:00 BST

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 September 2023.

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1. Eldon Square

There was 80 offences, including 36 for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in September 2023. Photo: Google Maps

There was 39 offences, including 14 for violent or sexual offences, reported in or around this location in September 2023. Photo: Google Maps

There was 38 offences, including nine for violent or sexual offences, reported in or around this location in September 2023. Photo: Google Maps

There was 33 offences, including 20 for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in September 2023. Photo: Google Maps