Crime Rate in North Tyneside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Tyneside

The total recorded crimes in North Tyneside, UK in March 2025 are around 1,829 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Tyneside crime rate of 8.75 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (661) incidents (27.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (279) incidents (7.72% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (241) incidents (20.50% increase)
North Tyneside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mackley Court with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Railway Terrace 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 (237 crimes), and the safest, Monkseaton North (33 crimes), is 204 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Tyneside.

Similarly, the area of North Shields (117 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Whitley Sands (17 crimes), with a difference of 100 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Tyneside.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Riverside237
Wallsend173
Collingwood135
Howdon121
Chirton116

Safest Wards:

Weetslade53
Cullercoats51
Preston47
St Mary's36
Monkseaton North33

Most Dangerous Areas:

North Shields117
Wallsend West107
Percy Main102
Chirton96
Wallsend East94

Safest Areas:

Whitley Bay North29
Wideopen & Seaton Burn29
Cullercoats27
Tynemouth West26
Whitley Sands17

North Tyneside Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North Tyneside has recorded 1,829 crimes with crime rate of 8.75 ranking 8476th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)
Gateshead1,868 425,429 425,148 4
South Tyneside1,518 321,108 320,936 3
Sunderland2,799 240,114 239,283 2
Newcastle upon Tyne3,839 152,430 149,901 1

North Tyneside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1266 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1178 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 401 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
February 202539
January 202542
December 202443
November 202431
October 202443
September 202424
August 202431
July 202425
June 202470

A total of 774 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202562
February 202547
January 202554
December 202486
November 202484
October 202462
September 202448
August 202468
July 2024105
June 2024158

A total of 4496 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 449.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1178 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025279
February 2025259
January 2025271
December 2024289
November 2024297
October 2024389
September 2024423
August 2024558
July 2024553
June 20241178

A total of 471 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202546
January 202546
December 202436
November 202448
October 202437
September 202445
August 202434
July 202434
June 2024104

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 202411
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 6706 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 670.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1266 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025661
February 2025520
January 2025613
December 2024574
November 2024568
October 2024651
September 2024564
August 2024618
July 2024671
June 20241266

A total of 1515 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 151.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 300 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025154
February 202597
January 2025142
December 202490
November 2024127
October 2024148
September 2024140
August 2024169
July 2024148
June 2024300

A total of 166 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202423
October 202425
September 202417
August 202413
July 202419
June 202434

A total of 1693 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 169.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 318 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025127
February 2025130
January 2025150
December 2024122
November 2024178
October 2024144
September 2024159
August 2024206
July 2024159
June 2024318

A total of 1240 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 124.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025110
February 202590
January 2025106
December 2024117
November 2024107
October 2024111
September 202486
August 2024131
July 2024130
June 2024252

A total of 171 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202516
January 202516
December 202414
November 202412
October 202419
September 202414
August 202419
July 202422
June 202424

A total of 143 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202516
December 20249
November 202411
October 202410
September 202418
August 202416
July 202416
June 202426

A total of 2222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 222.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 362 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025241
February 2025200
January 2025200
December 2024150
November 2024205
October 2024189
September 2024173
August 2024258
July 2024244
June 2024362

A total of 783 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202583
January 202584
December 202494
November 202474
October 202457
September 202451
August 202471
July 202480
June 2024134

High Crime Locations North Tyneside in March 2025

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

1. Mackley Court (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting23
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting16
Public order2
Robbery1
3. Railway Terrace (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order5
4. Camden Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13

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