Crime Rates at Lazonby Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4EP

Lazonby Way area has the 38th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw , and the 410th 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 Lazonby Way (NE5 4EP) in the last 12 months was 66.7 per 1,000 residents and was 45.9% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 43.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lazonby Way (NE5 4EP), the main crime hotspot is near Kidlandlee Green. Police recorded 48 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.