Total Crime Rate
14.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Akeld Court area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth , and the 46th lowest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
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 Akeld Court (NE3 1YG) in the last 12 months was 14.8 per 1,000 residents and was 75.4% lower than the Dene & South Gosforth average (60.2 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Akeld Court (NE3 1YG), the main crime hotspot is near Balmoral Terrace. Police recorded 60 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dene & South Gosforth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dene Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Stoneyhurst Road West | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rectory Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Balmoral Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Balmoral Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Balmoral Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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