Crime Rates at Balkwell Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7DH

Balkwell Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main , and the 272nd 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 Balkwell Avenue (NE29 7DH) in the last 12 months was 40.7 per 1,000 residents and was 71.2% lower than the Chirton & Percy Main average (141.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -93.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Balkwell Avenue (NE29 7DH), the main crime hotspot is near Bellister Road. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.