Total Crime Rate
19.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canterbury Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Battle Hill , and the 130th 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 Canterbury Avenue (NE28 9PY) in the last 12 months was 19.3 per 1,000 residents and was 81.0% lower than the Battle Hill average (101.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 125.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canterbury Avenue (NE28 9PY), the main crime hotspot is near Ascot Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Battle Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ascot Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Corbridge Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Corbridge Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ascot Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Avon Close | Under investigation |
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