Total Crime Rate
14.4 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ilderton Crescent area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Holywell , and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ilderton Crescent (NE25 0FH) in the last 12 months was 14.4 per 1,000 residents and was 86.6% lower than the Holywell average (107.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (β 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ilderton Crescent (NE25 0FH), the main crime hotspot is near Rothley Grove. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Holywell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Capheaton Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rothley Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Astley Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Blyth Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Rothley Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Rothley Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Rothley Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rothley Grove | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Astley Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rothley Grove | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mitford Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Astley Road | β |
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