Newcastle

Crime and punishment

Newcastle City Centre used to have a reputation as a hard drinking violent place on a Friday and Saturday night, and the Bigg Market where many of the louder bars and clubs are located was somewhat of a no-go area for tourists and discerning students. This area, and Newcastle as a whole has been transformed over the last ten years, with better policing and less acceptance of anti-social attitudes. Now the Quayside and Bigg Market provide a generally safe if rowdy night to more or less anyone. That is not to say that the place is completely tame - it is still possible to get into a fight, and activities such as spilling pints and looking at people funny are probably still best avoided, but a little self-awareness should keep you safe enough.