Crime Rates at Hownam Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4YS

Hownam Close area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Fawdon & West Gosforth , and the 233rd 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 Hownam Close (NE3 4YS) in the last 12 months was 43.0 per 1,000 residents and was 62.8% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hownam Close (NE3 4YS), the main crime hotspot is near Halterburn Close. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.