Crime Rate in North Tyneside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Tyneside

The total recorded crimes in North Tyneside, UK in February 2026 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Tyneside crime rate of 0.01 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-99.30% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-94.12% decrease)
North Tyneside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Ellersmere Gardens with total crimes: 1

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the North Tyneside has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 330th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)
Gateshead9 425,429 425,148 4
South Tyneside4 321,108 320,936 3
Sunderland11 240,114 239,283 2
Newcastle upon Tyne7 152,430 149,901 1

North Tyneside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (195 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (142 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 582 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 192 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (566 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (260 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (564 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (317 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (565 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (282 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (692 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (377 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 705 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 370 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (576 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (319 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6803 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 523.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 705 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 2026142
December 2025582
November 2025566
October 2025564
September 2025565
August 2025692
July 2025705
June 2025576
May 2025639
April 2025590
March 2025661
February 2025520

A total of 803 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202617
December 202554
November 202575
October 2025116
September 2025105
August 202573
July 202557
June 202557
May 202552
April 202558
March 202555
February 202583

A total of 256 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202530
November 202520
October 202530
September 202521
August 202525
July 202530
June 202536
May 202515
April 202522
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 1580 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 131.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202633
December 2025115
November 2025108
October 2025135
September 2025162
August 2025131
July 2025174
June 2025163
May 2025184
April 2025124
March 2025154
February 202597

A total of 1194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 99.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 2025116
November 202598
October 2025104
September 202598
August 2025120
July 2025117
June 202586
May 2025115
April 2025118
March 2025110
February 202590

A total of 1762 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 146.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202641
December 2025192
November 2025190
October 2025146
September 2025142
August 2025163
July 2025181
June 2025154
May 2025170
April 2025126
March 2025127
February 2025130

A total of 3618 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 301.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 391 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026195
December 2025191
November 2025251
October 2025317
September 2025282
August 2025377
July 2025370
June 2025319
May 2025391
April 2025387
March 2025279
February 2025259

A total of 123 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20259
November 20257
October 202511
September 202512
August 202513
July 202517
June 202511
May 202516
April 202510
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 645 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202579
November 202569
October 202589
September 202563
August 202567
July 202548
June 202546
May 202538
April 202541
March 202541
February 202546

A total of 185 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202517
November 202514
October 202517
September 202516
August 202521
July 202513
June 202525
May 202515
April 202513
March 202515
February 202516

A total of 767 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202578
November 202570
October 202596
September 202575
August 202584
July 202560
June 202565
May 202549
April 202569
March 202562
February 202547

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 20255
October 20256
September 20256
August 202511
July 20259
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 570 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202538
November 202548
October 202541
September 202528
August 202548
July 202567
June 202557
May 202570
April 202578
March 202553
February 202539

A total of 2463 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 205.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202645
December 2025176
November 2025260
October 2025199
September 2025231
August 2025233
July 2025195
June 2025268
May 2025182
April 2025233
March 2025241
February 2025200

High Crime Locations North Tyneside in February 2026

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

1. Charles Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ellersmere Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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