Crime Rates at Dove Close, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 6TG

Dove Close area has the 50th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Camperdown , and the 334th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .

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 Dove Close (NE12 6TG) in the last 12 months was 68.7 per 1,000 residents and was 10.0% lower than the Camperdown average (76.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 33.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Dove Close (NE12 6TG), the main crime hotspot is near Swindale Drive. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.