Total Crime Rate
147.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bywell Grove area has the 20th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Backworth & Holystone , and the 156th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bywell Grove (NE27 0LY) in the last 12 months was 147.1 per 1,000 residents and was 84.7% higher 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 83.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 1600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bywell Grove (NE27 0LY), the main crime hotspot is near Park Avenue. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 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 | Park Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Glendale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Seaton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Grange Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Seaton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Milfield Avenue | Under investigation |
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