Crime in Backworth & Holystone: statistics, rates and trends
549 crimes were recorded in Backworth & Holystone in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Backworth & Holystone at a glance
- Crime trends in Backworth & Holystone
- Types of crime in Backworth & Holystone
- Backworth & Holystone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Backworth & Holystone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Backworth & Holystone
- Demographics of Backworth & Holystone
- Questions about crime in Backworth & Holystone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (152), anti-social behaviour (123) and shoplifting (56) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,131st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Backworth & Holystone | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 549 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.4 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 7,583 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Backworth & Holystone peaked in the year to August 2024 (795 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (515). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 549 | 72.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 717 | 94.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 795 | 104.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 671 | 88.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 549 | 72.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 552 | 72.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 661 | 87.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 720 | 94.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 515 | 67.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (41% below) and vehicle crime (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 94 to 56 and other theft fell from 56 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 20.0 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 16.2 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 7.4 | 8.5 | -40% |
| Public order | 53 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 35 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Backworth & Holystone; the highest is New York & Murton (143.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Camperdown (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Backworth & Holystone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall | 969 | 89.0 | +23% |
| Killingworth | 509 | 64.4 | -11% |
| Shiremoor | 1,041 | 85.0 | +17% |
| Battle Hill | 943 | 84.2 | +16% |
| Wallsend North | 731 | 58.2 | -20% |
| Camperdown | 462 | 51.1 | -29% |
| Longbenton & Benton | 841 | 73.6 | +2% |
| New York & Murton | 1,178 | 143.9 | +99% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Backworth & Holystone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Stratford Close | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Garth Thirty Three | 35 |
| On or near Castle Square | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Wesley Drive | 25 |
| On or near Killingworth Bus Station | 22 |
| On or near Farm Close | 20 |
| On or near Harbottle Grove | 14 |
Of the 426 crimes in Backworth & Holystone with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 123 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 48.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 114 | 26.8% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 22.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
Backworth & Holystone has an estimated population of 7,583 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10.0%, against 20.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Backworth & Holystone average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Backworth & Holystone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Backworth & Holystone a safe place to live?
Backworth & Holystone recorded 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,131st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Backworth & Holystone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (123).
Is crime in Backworth & Holystone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Backworth & Holystone was down 23% on the year before: 549 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 717 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Backworth & Holystone?
About 7,583 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Backworth & Holystone?
Backworth & Holystone is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.