Total Crime Rate
43.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Moor Court area has the 55th lowest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone , and the 271st 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 West Moor Court (NE12 7NQ) in the last 12 months was 43.8 per 1,000 residents and was 45.0% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Moor Court (NE12 7NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Northfield Drive. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 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 | Vehicle crime | Hawks Edge | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Northfield Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Cotswold Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Grampian Place | Under investigation |
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