Total Crime Rate
48.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ravensdale Grove area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cowpen , and the 481st 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 Ravensdale Grove (NE24 5AW) in the last 12 months was 48.1 per 1,000 residents and was 69.2% lower than the Cowpen average (156.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -14.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 32.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ravensdale Grove (NE24 5AW), the main crime hotspot is near Briardale Road. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cowpen| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingsdale Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Castledale Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eston Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Eston Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tynedale Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thorndale Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lynndale Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Chasedale Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hartleigh Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ravensdale Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ark Royal Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Nordale Way | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Prestdale Avenue | Under investigation |
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