Crime Rates at Heathfield Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 3EX

Heathfield Crescent area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Blakelaw , and the 41st 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 Heathfield Crescent (NE5 3EX) in the last 12 months was 13.3 per 1,000 residents and was 90.6% lower than the Blakelaw average (141.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Heathfield Crescent (NE5 3EX), the main crime hotspot is near Brieryside. Police recorded 69 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.