Total Crime Rate
44.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Linnet Court area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ashington Central , and the 449th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Linnet Court (NE63 8LW) in the last 12 months was 44.2 per 1,000 residents and was 79.6% lower than the Ashington Central average (216.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 254.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Linnet Court (NE63 8LW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Barrasford Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cornforth Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ashington Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harelaw Drive | Under investigation |
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