Total Crime Rate
59.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Addington Drive area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Battle Hill , and the 338th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Addington Drive (NE28 9UX) in the last 12 months was 59.8 per 1,000 residents and was 41.3% lower than the Battle Hill average (101.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 43.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Addington Drive (NE28 9UX), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Avon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ascot Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Corbridge Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Corbridge Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ascot Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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