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Burglary Rates in Backworth & Holystone

North Tyneside, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Backworth & Holystone recorded 52 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 17% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

52

2.80 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,435

77.3 per 1,000 residents

17% below the UK average39% below the North East regional average

How does Backworth & Holystone rank?

Within North Tyneside

15 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

53th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
2
3
6
5
7
7
8
4
2
5
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
441
31%
Other Crime
397
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
274
19%
Shoplifting
146
10%
Vehicle Crime
77
5%
Burglary
52
4%
Drug Offences
28
2%
Robbery
14
1%
Theft from Person
6
0%

Property mix in Backworth & Holystone

Source: Census 2021 · 7,946 households

Detached 36%Semi-detached 32%Terraced 19%Flats 12%

The most common property type in Backworth & Holystone is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Backworth & Holystone homeowners

Most homes in Backworth & Holystone are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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