Crime Rates at Barwell Close, Wallsend, NE28 9AP

Barwell Close area has the 8th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Battle Hill , and the 168th highest crime rate of 706 local areas in North Tyneside .

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 Barwell Close (NE28 9AP) in the last 12 months was 117.4 per 1,000 residents and was 35.5% higher than the Battle Hill average (86.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 64.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barwell Close (NE28 9AP), the main crime hotspot is near Bexley Gardens. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.