Total Crime Rate
186.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
76.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Rockcliffe Way area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lamesley , and the 87th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Gateshead .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rockcliffe Way (NE9 7XR) in the last 12 months was 186.3 per 1,000 residents and was 64.5% higher than the Lamesley average (113.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 76.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rockcliffe Way (NE9 7XR), the main crime hotspot is near Thomas Street. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gateshead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Sandy Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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