Crime Rates at Kenton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3QE

Kenton Lane area has the 43rd highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Blakelaw , and the 317th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Kenton Lane (NE3 3QE) in the last 12 months was 123.4 per 1,000 residents and was 12.6% lower than the Blakelaw average (141.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 90.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 180.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kenton Lane (NE3 3QE), the main crime hotspot is near Balmain Road. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.