Crime Rates at Springwell Close, Blaydon-on-tyne, NE21 5JF

Springwell Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Blaydon , and the 196th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

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 Springwell Close (NE21 5JF) in the last 12 months was 128.7 per 1,000 residents and was 5.5% lower than the Blaydon average (136.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 73.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 53.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Springwell Close (NE21 5JF), the main crime hotspot is near Hadrian Gardens. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.