Crime Rates at Blackfriars Way, Longbenton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8NG

Blackfriars Way area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Camperdown , and the 208th 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 Blackfriars Way (NE12 8NG) in the last 12 months was 31.3 per 1,000 residents and was 59.0% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blackfriars Way (NE12 8NG), the main crime hotspot is near Charnwood Avenue. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.