Crime Rates at Bluebell Close, Gateshead, NE9 6RF

Bluebell Close area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in High Fell , and the 216th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

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 Bluebell Close (NE9 6RF) in the last 12 months was 42.1 per 1,000 residents and was 71.8% lower than the High Fell average (149.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 14.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bluebell Close (NE9 6RF), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 103 crimes here, including 55 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.