Total Crime Rate
22.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Moor Crescent area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth , and the 91st 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 Moor Crescent (NE3 4AP) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 62.5% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moor Crescent (NE3 4AP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Roseworth Avenue, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Graham Park Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dene & South Gosforth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Roseworth Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Drive | Under investigation |
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