Be Safe in Newcastle

From the perspective of a holidaymaker, Newcastle upon Tyne is a relatively safe city to stay in, and vacationers planning to holiday here either in summer or winter are presented with very little in the way of obvious health and safety risks.

Arranging travel insurance prior to your vacation can offer some peace of mind that in the event of any unfortunate episode that requires expense, the insurance company will reimburse you.

Safety

Police presence in Newcastle is relatively high, but despite this, the city is not an entirely safe destination. Visitors should stay attentive to avoid becoming a victim of petty theft. Avoid dark backstreets during the evening, especially lone travellers and women. At the weekends, most bars and pubs close at 24:00 and the city centre becomes hazardous due to alcohol intoxicated and often anti-social youngsters.

Police: 999

Health

There are no obvious or serious health risks associated with visiting Newcastle, since the city does not experience any real extremes of weather and virulent diseases do not occur. Tap water is safe to drink, though strongly fluoridated and chlorinated, and is best not drunk by anyone with gastric difficulties.

EU travellers are able to receive free medical care by means of their nation's reciprocal healthcare agreements with Great Britain. Other visitors should arrange appropriate medical insurance before commencing their travels. In the downtown area, pharmacies are readily available as well as in the suburban areas.

Emergency services: 999