Crime Rates at Acomb Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2AY

Acomb Crescent area has the 46th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth , and the 305th 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 Acomb Crescent (NE3 2AY) in the last 12 months was 56.4 per 1,000 residents and was 51.3% lower than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average (115.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Acomb Crescent (NE3 2AY), the main crime hotspot is near Belsay Gardens. Police recorded 67 crimes here, including 52 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.