Total Crime Rate
4.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Acomb Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Holywell , and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
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 Acomb Avenue (NE25 0JF) in the last 12 months was 4.0 per 1,000 residents and was 96.3% lower than the Holywell average (107.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Acomb Avenue (NE25 0JF), the main crime hotspot is near Whitfield Road. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 19 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 | Whitfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ridsdale Close | — |
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