Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Montagu Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Blakelaw , and the 89th 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 Montagu Avenue (NE3 4JH) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 84.3% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Montagu Avenue (NE3 4JH), the main crime hotspot is near Kenton Avenue. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blakelaw| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Montagu Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Carlton Grange | Under investigation |
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