Total Crime Rate
8.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eastern Way area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ponteland East and Stannington , and the 56th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
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 Eastern Way (NE20 9RD) in the last 12 months was 8.8 per 1,000 residents and was 84.5% lower than the Ponteland East and Stannington average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
In the area around Eastern Way (NE20 9RD), the main crime hotspot is near Sycamore Avenue. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ponteland East and Stannington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willow Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Willow Place | Under investigation |
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