Crime Rates at Dilston Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5QJ

Dilston Drive area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Callerton & Throckley , and the 335th lowest crime rate of 903 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 Dilston Drive (NE5 5QJ) in the last 12 months was 62.3 per 1,000 residents and was 43.2% lower 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 36.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Dilston Drive (NE5 5QJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chipchase Crescent, where police recorded 21 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wilkes Close (17 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.