Total Crime Rate
70.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hazeldene area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Fellgate and Hedworth , and the 233rd 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 Hazeldene (NE32 4RB) in the last 12 months was 70.2 per 1,000 residents and was 31.7% lower than the Fellgate and Hedworth average (102.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 30.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -65.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hazeldene (NE32 4RB), the main crime hotspot is near Limecroft. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fellgate and Hedworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Willows | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Chestnut Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St David'S Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sandiacres | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St David'S Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St David'S Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St David'S Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cedar Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Burn View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linkway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lavender Grove | Under investigation |
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