Crime Rates at William Hopkinson Way, Newbiggin-by-the-sea, NE64 6RP

William Hopkinson Way area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Newbiggin Central and East , and the 446th 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 William Hopkinson Way (NE64 6RP) in the last 12 months was 75.8 per 1,000 residents and was 40.3% lower than the Newbiggin Central and East average (127.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 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 Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 33.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 26.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around William Hopkinson Way (NE64 6RP), the main crime hotspot is near Allan Road. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.