Newcastle police say overall crime fell in 2025 but note spikes in burglaries and two homicides Chief Mandela told the City Council crime in Newcastle fell about 31% in 2025 compared with 2024, but he flagged two homicides, a 61% rise in residential burglaries driven by one prolific suspect, increases in robberies measured as small‑number percentage changes, and plans for camera‑registration and block‑watch efforts.

Newcastle's crime rate plummeted by 31% in 2025, but a rise in burglaries and two homicides raises concerns—what's next for community safety?

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