Total Crime Rate
362.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilton Drive area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone , and the 33rd highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wilton Drive (NE25 9PU) in the last 12 months was 362.6 per 1,000 residents and was 355.5% higher than the Backworth & Holystone average (79.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 28 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 98.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilton Drive (NE25 9PU), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 11 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Ludlow Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carnoustie Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Wilton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Arundel Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wilton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wilton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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