Total Crime Rate
104.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kings Road area has the 34th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone , and the 235th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Kings Road (NE12 7PH) in the last 12 months was 104.4 per 1,000 residents and was 31.1% higher than the Backworth & Holystone average (79.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -10.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 30.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kings Road (NE12 7PH), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | The Limes | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Southgate | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Limes | Awaiting court outcome |
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