Crime Rate in Camperdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Camperdown

The total recorded crimes in Camperdown, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Camperdown crime rate of 4.49 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 Camperdown, encompassing approximately 16,920 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Camperdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Lee Street with total crimes: 4
  • Burnside Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Camperdown?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Camperdown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 952 crimes compared to 1267.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Camperdown recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Camperdown had fewer crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 1,038 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Camperdown witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Camperdown Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Camperdown has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 4.49 ranking 13th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Camperdown crimes were 952. The crime rate of Camperdown in 2024 was 56.26 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Camperdown were around 1,038 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.35 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Camperdown)CrimesRank (Camperdown)CrimesRank (Camperdown)
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
Battle Hill100 81,240 81,304 7
Valley97 91,368 71,257 8
Longbenton111 71,153 111,160 9
Killingworth86 121,225 9930 13
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

Camperdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202514
February 202511
January 202515
December 202415
November 20247
October 202415
September 202426
August 20247
July 20249
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 202410
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202534
March 202518
February 202528
January 202526
December 202419
November 202433
October 202425
September 202420
August 202424
July 202430
June 202434
May 202429

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 202512
December 202411
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 202414
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Camperdown in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Lee Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Burnside Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Burn View (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Front Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Swindale Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Front Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Angus Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
9. Owen Brannigan Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burradon Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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