Crime Rate in Cullercoats: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cullercoats

The total recorded crimes in Cullercoats, North Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cullercoats crime rate of 2.02 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 Cullercoats, encompassing approximately 25,271 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Cullercoats Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Cullercoats with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cullercoats?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Cullercoats demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 780 crimes compared to 1267.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cullercoats recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Cullercoats had fewer crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 681 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cullercoats recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cullercoats Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cullercoats has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 2.02 ranking 17th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Cullercoats crimes were 780. The crime rate of Cullercoats in 2024 was 30.86 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cullercoats were around 681 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.95 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cullercoats)CrimesRank (Cullercoats)CrimesRank (Cullercoats)
Riverside303 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend172 22,265 22,264 2
Howdon113 91,670 41,651 3
Chirton121 51,755 31,567 4
Whitley Bay148 31,546 61,437 5
Battle Hill139 41,240 81,304 7
Collingwood119 61,590 51,392 6
Valley115 81,368 71,257 8
Tynemouth116 71,168 10966 12
Longbenton91 111,153 111,160 9
Killingworth90 121,225 9930 13
Camperdown83 13952 131,038 10
Monkseaton South103 10796 14812 15
Benton49 181,005 121,002 11
Northumberland64 14780 15819 14
Preston61 15594 18646 18
Weetslade59 16721 17740 16
St Mary's20 20371 20390 19
Monkseaton North26 19383 19376 20

Cullercoats Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20249
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20251
January 20253

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202518
May 20259
April 202510
March 20254
February 202512
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202516
April 202513
March 202519
February 202515
January 202523
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202419
August 202414

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 202513
April 202514
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 202417

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 202415
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cullercoats in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Cullercoats (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Deepdale Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. The Broadway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. John Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dove Court (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Eleanor Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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