Crime Rates at Kensington Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2HP

Kensington Avenue area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth , and the 24th lowest crime rate of 894 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 Kensington Avenue (NE3 2HP) in the last 12 months was 8.4 per 1,000 residents and was 90.9% lower than the Fawdon & West Gosforth average (92.1 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 Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kensington Avenue (NE3 2HP), the main crime hotspot is near Bus/Coach Station. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.