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 January 2025.
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1. Newcastle city centre crime hot spots for January 2025
The most crime in Newcastle city centre was reported in and around these locations in January 2025. | Google Maps

2. Eldon Square
There were 142 offences, including 66 for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in January 2025. | Google Maps

3. Grey Street
There were 36 offences, including eight for public order offences, reported in or around this location in January 2025. | Google Maps

4. Grainger Street
There were 32 offences, including 16 for violent and sexual offences, reported in or around this location in January 2025. | Google Maps