Total Crime Rate
41.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Street area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Blyth , and the 146th lowest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
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 High Street (S81 8EQ) in the last 12 months was 41.4 per 1,000 residents and was 60.1% lower than the Blyth average (103.8 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 -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Street (S81 8EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Sherwood Crescent. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blyth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Back Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Little Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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