Total Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barns Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Amble , and the 106th 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 Barns Road (NE65 0TS) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 88.9% lower than the Amble average (115.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barns Road (NE65 0TS), the main crime hotspot is near Montagu Avenue. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Amble| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Oswalds Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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