Crime Rate in North Tyneside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Tyneside

The total recorded crimes in North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 1,941 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Tyneside crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around North Tyneside, encompassing approximately 208,968 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (639) incidents (8.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (391) incidents (1.03% increase)
  • Public order: (184) incidents (48.39% increase)
North Tyneside Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mendip Way with total crimes: 22
  • Sanderson Road with total crimes: 18
  • Police Station with total crimes: 17

North Tyneside Police Info:

Northumbria Police

How safe is North Tyneside?

To understand the safety of North Tyneside, we need to analyze North Tyneside crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • North Tyneside has recorded 25,348 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 121.30 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 73 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 23,831 crimes with a crime rate of 114.04, ranking it 81 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Tyne and Wear:

    • In 2024, North Tyneside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tyne and Wear average, with 25348 crimes compared to 32886.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North Tyneside witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Tyneside had fewer crimes than the Tyne and Wear average, with 23,831 crimes compared to 31,820. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, North Tyneside witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, North Tyneside is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Tyne and Wear, North Tyneside has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

North Tyneside Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Riverside (281 crimes), and the safest, St Mary's (31 crimes), is 250 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Tyneside.

Similarly, the area of North Shields (134 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Whitley Bay North (21 crimes), with a difference of 113 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Tyneside.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Riverside281
Wallsend155
Collingwood135
Chirton132
Whitley Bay124

Safest Wards:

Monkseaton South53
Weetslade49
Preston47
Monkseaton North35
St Mary's31

Most Dangerous Areas:

North Shields134
Percy Main128
Chirton113
Wallsend West100
Whitley Bay Promenade99

Safest Areas:

Cullercoats28
Preston Billy Mill28
West Monkseaton25
Whitley Sands24
Whitley Bay North21

North Tyneside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Tyneside has recorded 1,941 crimes with crime rate of 9.29 ranking 108th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Tyne and Wear.

In 2024, the total North Tyneside crimes were 25,348. The crime rate of North Tyneside in 2024 was 121.30 (year) or 10.11 (month) ranking it 73 danzarous in the UK. North Tyneside ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Tyne and Wear.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Tyneside were around 23,831 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.04 (year) or 9.50 (month) ranking 81 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Tyne and Wear, North Tyneside ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of North Tyneside

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)
Gateshead1,948 425,429 425,148 4
South Tyneside1,618 321,108 320,936 3
Sunderland3,127 240,114 239,283 2
Newcastle upon Tyne3,996 152,430 149,901 1

North Tyneside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (639 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (391 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (590 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (387 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (661 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (279 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 520 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 259 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (613 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (271 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 574 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 289 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (568 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (297 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (651 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (389 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (564 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (423 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (618 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (558 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 671 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 553 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 202411
August 20248
July 20247

A total of 2275 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 206.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025182
April 2025233
March 2025241
February 2025200
January 2025200
December 2024150
November 2024205
October 2024189
September 2024173
August 2024258
July 2024244

A total of 175 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202515
February 202516
January 202516
December 202414
November 202412
October 202419
September 202414
August 202419
July 202422

A total of 154 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202522
March 202513
February 20258
January 202516
December 20249
November 202411
October 202410
September 202418
August 202416
July 202416

A total of 1523 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 138.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025184
April 2025124
March 2025154
February 202597
January 2025142
December 202490
November 2024127
October 2024148
September 2024140
August 2024169
July 2024148

A total of 4096 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 372.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 558 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025391
April 2025387
March 2025279
February 2025259
January 2025271
December 2024289
November 2024297
October 2024389
September 2024423
August 2024558
July 2024553

A total of 6669 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 606.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 671 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025639
April 2025590
March 2025661
February 2025520
January 2025613
December 2024574
November 2024568
October 2024651
September 2024564
August 2024618
July 2024671

A total of 158 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202423
October 202425
September 202417
August 202413
July 202419

A total of 479 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202578
March 202553
February 202539
January 202542
December 202443
November 202431
October 202443
September 202424
August 202431
July 202425

A total of 446 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202541
March 202541
February 202546
January 202546
December 202436
November 202448
October 202437
September 202445
August 202434
July 202434

A total of 1671 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 151.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025170
April 2025126
March 2025127
February 2025130
January 2025150
December 2024122
November 2024178
October 2024144
September 2024159
August 2024206
July 2024159

A total of 734 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202569
March 202562
February 202547
January 202554
December 202486
November 202484
October 202462
September 202448
August 202468
July 2024105

A total of 1221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025115
April 2025118
March 2025110
February 202590
January 2025106
December 2024117
November 2024107
October 2024111
September 202486
August 2024131
July 2024130

A total of 759 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202558
March 202555
February 202583
January 202584
December 202494
November 202474
October 202457
September 202451
August 202471
July 202480

High Crime Locations North Tyneside in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the North Tyneside postcode area is presented below.

1. Mendip Way (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour22
2. Sanderson Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Public order2
3. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Vehicle crime1
4. Railway Terrace (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Theft from the person1
6. A186 (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Vehicle crime1

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