Total Crime Rate
190.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Amelia Close area has the 18th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Benwell & Scotswood , and the 190th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Amelia Close (NE4 8LH) in the last 12 months was 190.9 per 1,000 residents and was 41.7% higher than the Benwell & Scotswood average (134.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -43.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 79.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Amelia Close (NE4 8LH), the main crime hotspot is near Keith Close. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Benwell & Scotswood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Troves Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Amelia Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amelia Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St John'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Keith Close | Under investigation |
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