Total Crime Rate
126.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025River View area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bywell , and the 255th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around River View (NE42 6AH) in the last 12 months was 126.9 per 1,000 residents and was 134.3% higher than the Bywell average (54.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 92.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around River View (NE42 6AH), the main crime hotspot is near Burnside Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bywell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Burnside Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | West Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Main Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burnside Close | Under investigation |
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