Total Crime Rate
60.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashdown Close area has the 54th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Camperdown , and the 342nd lowest 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 Ashdown Close (NE12 8DU) in the last 12 months was 60.8 per 1,000 residents and was 20.4% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 48.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 128.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashdown Close (NE12 8DU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Myreside Place, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ringwood Green (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Camperdown| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wheatfield Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eishort Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eishort Way | — |
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