Total Crime Rate
43.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Christie Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede , and the 138th 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 Christie Close (NE34 9JZ) in the last 12 months was 43.8 per 1,000 residents and was 67.8% lower than the Bede average (136.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Christie Close (NE34 9JZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dryden Close, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Burns Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bede| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Christie Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Dryden Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Browning Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woolf Drive | — |
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