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Crime in Shieldfield

Shieldfield had 1,488 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 280.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 167% above the middle Newcastle upon Tyne area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

NE2, Newcastle upon Tyne · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Shieldfield

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280.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
2 of 31Newcastle upon Tyne rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common375 in 3 months

Month by month

506 Apr 557 May 554 Jun 506 Jul 514 Aug 468 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting37525%
anti-social behaviour34423%
violence25117%
public order936%
criminal damage896%
theft856%
vehicle crime624%
burglary584%

Shieldfield against Newcastle upon Tyne

TypeShieldfield per 1,000Middle Newcastle upon Tyne areaChange
Violence47.325▼ 8%
Burglary10.96.2▲ 18%
Vehicle crime11.77.5▲ 51%
Anti-social behaviour64.823.1▼ 1%
Theft and robbery31.88.6▼ 12%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Byker302.3▲ 19%
Shieldfield280.1▼ 8%
Newcastle upon Tyne237.2▲ 6%
Gateshead236.8▲ 1%
Heaton169.4▲ 40%
Sandyford131.9▼ 5%
Jesmond119.4▲ 35%
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 Shieldfield a safe area?

Shieldfield had about 280.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 2 of 31 Newcastle upon Tyne areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Shieldfield?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was shoplifting (375), followed by anti-social behaviour (344) and violence (251).