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

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

Published 24th Jul 2023, 16:59 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 May 2023.

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1. Forth Banks

There were 66 offences, including 21 for violent or sexual offences, reported in or around this location in May 2023. Photo: Google Maps

There were 45 offences, including 12 for violent or sexual offences, reported in or around this location in May 2023. Photo: Google Maps

There were 42 offences, including 20 for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in May 2023. Photo: Google Maps

There were 37 offences, including ten for shoplifting, reported in or around this location in May 2023. Photo: Google Maps