Total Crime Rate
70.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025North Meadow area has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bywell , and the 467th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around North Meadow (NE42 6QH) in the last 12 months was 70.9 per 1,000 residents and was 30.9% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 43.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around North Meadow (NE42 6QH), the main crime hotspot is near Main Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 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 | Public order | West Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Main Road | — |
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