Crime Rates at Chevin Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4XJ

Chevin Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Walkergate , and the 166th 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 Chevin Close (NE6 4XJ) in the last 12 months was 31.6 per 1,000 residents and was 60.6% lower than the Walkergate average (80.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chevin Close (NE6 4XJ), the main crime hotspot is near High Street West. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.