Crime Rates at Swanton Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4SL

Swanton Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw , and the 71st 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 Swanton Close (NE5 4SL) in the last 12 months was 17.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.8% lower than the Blakelaw average (123.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Swanton Close (NE5 4SL), the main crime hotspot is near Hedgehope Road. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.