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Crime in High Heaton

High Heaton had 153 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 51.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 29th of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% below the middle Newcastle upon Tyne area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

NE7, Newcastle upon Tyne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of High Heaton

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51.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
29 of 31Newcastle upon Tyne rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common57 in 3 months

Month by month

45 Mar 47 Apr 41 May 56 Jun 46 Jul 51 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of High Heaton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting5737%
anti-social behaviour2315%
violence1912%
theft128%
criminal damage85%
vehicle crime85%
burglary85%
public order75%

High Heaton against Newcastle upon Tyne

TypeHigh Heaton per 1,000Middle Newcastle upon Tyne areaChange
Violence6.425▲ 6%
Burglary2.74.5▼ 20%
Vehicle crime2.76.8–
Anti-social behaviour7.822.5▲ 5%
Theft and robbery6.48.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Heaton149.5▲ 17%
Sandyford133.4▼ 2%
Jesmond96.3▲ 15%
Benton83.5▲ 41%
South Gosforth79.7▲ 18%
Gosforth75▼ 9%
High Heaton51.8▲ 15%
See every Newcastle upon Tyne area ranked on the crime in Newcastle upon Tyne page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is High Heaton a safe area?

High Heaton had about 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 29 of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in High Heaton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (57), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and violence (19).