Total Crime Rate
46.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
29.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Relton Avenue area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Byker , and the 294th 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 Relton Avenue (NE6 2TH) in the last 12 months was 46.5 per 1,000 residents and was 79.0% lower than the Byker average (221.6 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Relton Avenue (NE6 2TH), the main crime hotspot is near Callaly Way. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 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 | Other theft | Staines Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Allendale Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Norbury Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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