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Is Newcastle, Washington Safe?

Population 13,128 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Newcastle is a smaller community of 13,128 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,393 per 100K.

Newcastle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewcastleWashington AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate204.3318.6363.8
Property Crime Rate2055.52054.41,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate138.0--268.2
Theft Rate1393.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate369.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

226 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

204/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2056/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newcastle

Violent crime in Newcastle is well below the national average. The rate of 204.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2055.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,393 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newcastle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault138
051% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary381
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,393
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft369
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Newcastle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newcastle
204.3
State
318.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newcastle
2055.5
State
2054.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Newcastle Safety

Is Newcastle safe?
Not especially. Newcastle earns a C with a crime rate of 226 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Newcastle?
226 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 204.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2055.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newcastle safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Newcastle's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,393 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newcastle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newcastle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newcastle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newcastle?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Newcastle's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Newcastle compare to other cities in Washington?
Below average for the state. Newcastle ranks behind about 77% of Washington cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Newcastle to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Newcastle?
Bad. A C grade and 226 per-thousand rate put Newcastle below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 204 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Newcastle?
204.3 per 100,000, which is 44% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (138), robbery (37), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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