Total Crime Rate
161.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Abbotsford Terrace area has the 11th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Heaton , and the 236th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Abbotsford Terrace (NE2 3AD) in the last 12 months was 161.4 per 1,000 residents and was 69.5% higher than the Heaton average (95.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 56.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 6.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 10.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Abbotsford Terrace (NE2 3AD), the main crime hotspot is near Princess Mary Court. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Heaton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | East Front | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clayton Park Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clayton Park Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princess Mary Court | Under investigation |
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