Crime Rate in Cullercoats: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cullercoats

The total recorded crimes in Cullercoats, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cullercoats crime rate of 2.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Cullercoats Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Ennerdale Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Cullercoats has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cullercoats)CrimesRank (Cullercoats)CrimesRank (Cullercoats)
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
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
Weetslade49 17721 17740 16
Preston47 18594 18646 18
St Mary's31 20371 20390 19
Monkseaton North35 19383 19376 20

Cullercoats Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20254
February 202512
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 20247
July 202412
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 202417
July 20247
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202519
February 202515
January 202523
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202419
August 202414
July 202412
June 202440
May 202420

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20249
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 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
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cullercoats in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Public order5
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Ennerdale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. John Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Belle Vue Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Beverley Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Bavington Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rydal Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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