Crime Rates at Hendersyde Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4BF

Hendersyde Close area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw , and the 312th lowest crime rate of 894 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 Hendersyde Close (NE5 4BF) in the last 12 months was 49.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.8% lower than the Blakelaw average (123.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -16.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 19.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hendersyde Close (NE5 4BF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Avonlea Way, where police recorded 31 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Police Station (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.