{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-kingdom/newcastle-upon-tyne","updatedAt":"2026-09-01T10:56:40.175Z","place":{"city":"Newcastle upon Tyne","country":"United Kingdom","countryCode":"GB","lat":54.97328,"lon":-1.61396},"safety":{"score":78,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":84,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[],"databaseScore":81,"travellerSentiment":{"score":66,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel comfortable during daylight hours, but many note heightened vigilance after dark in the city centre due to petty crime and alcohol-fueled disorder.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":75,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":71,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Newcastle upon Tyne is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal city precautions, though pickpocketing is frequent in crowded areas and robbery risk increases late at night.","summary":"Newcastle's composite safety index is very high (88/100), reflecting low homicide, terrorism, and road-death rates, but visitor-focused sources note elevated petty crime in nightlife zones and crowded areas. Recent traveler reports indicate comfort during daylight but heightened vigilance after dark, especially around the city centre and Metro stations.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur late at night in the city centre and around Metro stations"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are frequent in crowded nightlife districts, the Metro, and shopping areas such as Eldon Square"},"safeAreas":["Jesmond","Gosforth","Fenham"],"avoidAreas":["Byker","Walker","Elswick"],"scams":["Fake ticket sellers near transport hubs","Distraction thefts in crowded bars and queues","Unlicensed taxi overcharging late at night"],"zones":[{"name":"City Centre (Monument area)","level":"caution","note":"High footfall and nightlife increase pickpocketing and anti-social behaviour risk, especially after dark."},{"name":"Jesmond","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential area with low crime rates, popular with students and families; generally safe day and night."},{"name":"Gosforth","level":"safe","note":"Suburban area with excellent safety record, low crime, and family-friendly amenities; minimal risk for visitors."},{"name":"Byker","level":"avoid","note":"Consistently high crime rates, including violence and theft; not recommended for visitors, especially after dark."},{"name":"Walker","level":"avoid","note":"Elevated levels of robbery and anti-social behaviour; visitors should exercise extreme caution or avoid."},{"name":"Heaton","level":"caution","note":"Popular student area with moderate crime; vigilance advised for petty theft, particularly around student housing and nightlife spots."},{"name":"Fenham","level":"safe","note":"Residential neighbourhood with low crime risk and good safety scores; suitable for visitors seeking quiet accommodation."},{"name":"Elswick","level":"avoid","note":"Frequently ranks among top areas for violent and public order offences; avoid, especially at night."}]}}