Crime Rates at Barrack Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5AY

Barrack Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Arthur's Hill , and the 23rd 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 Barrack Road (NE4 5AY) in the last 12 months was 9.3 per 1,000 residents and was 92.9% lower than the Arthur's Hill average (130.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barrack Road (NE4 5AY), the main crime hotspot is near Hamilton Crescent. Police recorded 70 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.