Total Crime Rate
30.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Worsley Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Wallsend North , and the 205th lowest crime rate of 715 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 Worsley Close (NE28 8TF) in the last 12 months was 30.8 per 1,000 residents and was 53.0% lower than the Wallsend North average (65.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Worsley Close (NE28 8TF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wiltshire Drive, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Worsley Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Wallsend North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Richmond Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Welwyn Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windsor Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Waltham Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westburn Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westburn Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Westburn Gardens | Under investigation |
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