Total Crime Rate
161.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chipchase Crescent area has the 10th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Callerton & Throckley , and the 239th highest crime rate of 903 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chipchase Crescent (NE5 5JU) in the last 12 months was 161.0 per 1,000 residents and was 47.0% higher than the Callerton & Throckley average (109.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 120.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 110.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 85.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chipchase Crescent (NE5 5JU), the main crime hotspot is near Chipchase Crescent. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Callerton & Throckley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B6324 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crispin Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Westward Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chipchase Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B6324 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Ayton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Whorlton Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chipchase Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chipchase Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Chipchase Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dewley Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Dewley Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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