Total Crime Rate
13.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fernwood Avenue area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Dene & South Gosforth , and the 40th 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 Fernwood Avenue (NE3 5DL) in the last 12 months was 13.3 per 1,000 residents and was 78.0% 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 Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fernwood Avenue (NE3 5DL), the main crime hotspot is near Rothley Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dene & South Gosforth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rothley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rothley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Shield Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rydal Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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