Total Crime Rate
77.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025East Terrace area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Choppington , and the 434th highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
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 East Terrace (NE62 5UJ) in the last 12 months was 77.5 per 1,000 residents and was 27.7% lower than the Choppington average (107.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -87.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 32.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around East Terrace (NE62 5UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Dereham Terrace. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Choppington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Osier Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Dereham Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Willow Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Osier Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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