Total Crime Rate
66.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
43.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Ashgill Mews 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 Ashgill Mews (NE5 4EW) 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 Ashgill Mews (NE5 4EW), the main crime hotspot is near Police Station. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Newcastle Upon Tyne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Thirlington Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Pallinsburn Court | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Thirlington Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Reedham Court | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Reay Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Reay Gardens | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Bicycle theft | Langleeford Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Furness Grove | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Alwinton Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Lynton Place | Under investigation |
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