Crime Rate in Battle Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Battle Hill

The total recorded crimes in Battle Hill, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Battle Hill crime rate of 3.15 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 Battle Hill, encompassing approximately 31,709 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Battle Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • Ascot Close with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Battle Hill?

To understand the safety of Battle Hill, we need to analyze Battle Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Battle Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 1240 crimes compared to 1267.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Battle Hill witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Battle Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 1,304 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Battle Hill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Tyneside, Battle Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Battle Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Battle Hill has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 8th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Battle Hill crimes were 1,240. The crime rate of Battle Hill in 2024 was 39.11 (year) or 3.26 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Battle Hill were around 1,304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.12 (year) or 3.43 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Battle Hill)CrimesRank (Battle Hill)CrimesRank (Battle Hill)
Riverside281 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend155 22,265 22,264 2
Howdon119 61,670 41,651 3
Chirton132 41,755 31,567 4
Collingwood135 31,590 51,392 6
Whitley Bay124 51,546 61,437 5
Valley97 91,368 71,257 8
Longbenton111 71,153 111,160 9
Killingworth86 121,225 9930 13
Camperdown76 13952 131,038 10
Tynemouth96 101,168 10966 12
Benton86 111,005 121,002 11
Northumberland74 14780 15819 14
Monkseaton South53 16796 14812 15
Cullercoats54 15780 16681 17
Weetslade49 17721 17740 16
Preston47 18594 18646 18
St Mary's31 20371 20390 19
Monkseaton North35 19383 19376 20

Battle Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202521
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 202419
October 202416
September 202420
August 202423
July 202419
June 202436
May 202425

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202526
March 202533
February 202515
January 202528
December 202431
November 202440
October 202433
September 202424
August 202426
July 202436
June 202462
May 202432

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 202511
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 20243
August 202413
July 20248
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412
July 20241
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202521
February 202522
January 202517
December 20241
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
August 202418
July 202411
June 202438
May 20246

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Battle Hill in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Vehicle crime1
2. Ascot Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Brighton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Canterbury Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Boreham Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Arden Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Chelford Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Glendale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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