Total Crime Rate
45.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ravens Hill Drive area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Ashington Central , and the 460th lowest 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 Ravens Hill Drive (NE63 8XU) in the last 12 months was 45.8 per 1,000 residents and was 78.9% lower than the Ashington Central average (216.8 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ravens Hill Drive (NE63 8XU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Shire Farm Grove, where police recorded 6 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 | Shire Farm Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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