Total Crime Rate
36.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashvale Avenue area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Lamesley , and the 185th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ashvale Avenue (NE11 0XT) in the last 12 months was 36.2 per 1,000 residents and was 73.6% lower than the Lamesley average (137.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashvale Avenue (NE11 0XT), the main crime hotspot is near Moormill Court. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lamesley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Kibblesworth Bank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ashvale Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moormill Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moormill Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Prospect Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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