Total Crime Rate
15.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ullswater Avenue area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede , and the 26th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
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 Ullswater Avenue (NE32 4ET) in the last 12 months was 15.1 per 1,000 residents and was 88.9% lower than the Bede average (136.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ullswater Avenue (NE32 4ET), the main crime hotspot is near Crieff Grove. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bede| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Eskdale Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crieff Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hedworth Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crieff Grove | Under investigation |
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