Total Crime Rate
12.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Garth Twentyfour area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone , and the 74th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
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 Garth Twentyfour (NE12 6HR) in the last 12 months was 12.4 per 1,000 residents and was 84.4% lower than the Backworth & Holystone average (79.6 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , down -25.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Garth Twentyfour (NE12 6HR), the main crime hotspot is near Garth Twenty Seven. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Backworth & Holystone| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Applewood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Applewood | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Applewood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brookland Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Darden Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Foxley Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Berkeley Close | Under investigation |
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