18 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in South Tyneside
Compare crime rates across all 18 wards in South Tyneside. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Simonside and Rekendyke | 160.3 | 135 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Beacon and Bents | 123.6 | 160 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Primrose | 119.0 | 130 | chevron_right |
| 4 | West Park | 108.1 | 105 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Horsley Hill | 107.6 | 78 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Biddick and All Saints | 98.0 | 85 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Whiteleas | 95.9 | 53 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Bede | 84.2 | 59 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Fellgate and Hedworth | 81.1 | 47 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Hebburn South | 78.2 | 60 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Westoe | 70.9 | 38 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Boldon Colliery | 70.3 | 66 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Monkton | 68.7 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Cleadon Park | 62.6 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Harton | 60.2 | 52 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Whitburn and Marsden | 58.1 | 40 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Hebburn North | 51.7 | 33 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Cleadon and East Boldon | 33.8 | 21 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of South Tyneside has the highest crime rate?
Simonside and Rekendyke has the highest crime rate in South Tyneside, with 160.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in South Tyneside?
Cleadon and East Boldon has the lowest crime rate among South Tyneside's wards, with 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does South Tyneside have?
South Tyneside has 18 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.