Crime Rates at Hastings Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 4AG

Hastings Avenue area has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Mary's , and the 226th lowest crime rate of 706 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 Hastings Avenue (NE26 4AG) in the last 12 months was 31.1 per 1,000 residents and was 17.5% higher than the St Mary's average (26.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

In the area around Hastings Avenue (NE26 4AG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Craneswater Avenue, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St John'S Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.