Total Crime Rate
7.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eshmere Crescent area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Callerton & Throckley , and the 16th 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 Eshmere Crescent (NE5 1LB) in the last 12 months was 7.8 per 1,000 residents and was 92.9% lower than the Callerton & Throckley average (109.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Eshmere Crescent (NE5 1LB), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 68 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Callerton & Throckley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dulverston Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Dulverston Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elston Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Granville Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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