Crime Rate in Howdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Howdon

The total recorded crimes in Howdon, North Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Howdon crime rate of 4.20 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 Howdon, encompassing approximately 26,923 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Howdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Shakespeare Street with total crimes: 5
  • Cestrium Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Howdon?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Howdon reported a higher crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 1,670 crimes compared to 1,267. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Howdon witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Howdon experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 1,651 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Howdon witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Tyneside, Howdon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Howdon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Howdon has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 4.20 ranking 9th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Howdon crimes were 1,670. The crime rate of Howdon in 2024 was 62.03 (year) or 5.17 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Howdon were around 1,651 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.32 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Howdon)CrimesRank (Howdon)CrimesRank (Howdon)
Riverside303 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend172 22,265 22,264 2
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
Cullercoats51 17780 16681 17
St Mary's20 20371 20390 19
Monkseaton North26 19383 19376 20

Howdon 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 48 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202540
May 202545
April 202537
March 202558
February 202533
January 202551
December 202460
November 202439
October 202478
September 202450
August 202446

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202527
May 202525
April 202523
March 202515
February 202528
January 202519
December 202421
November 202417
October 202426
September 202422
August 202455

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20254
April 202512
March 202511
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202513
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202511
April 20252
March 20258
February 202517
January 20253
December 20249
November 202415
October 202412
September 202421
August 202417

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 202412
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 202512
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Howdon in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
2. Shakespeare Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cestrium Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Dovecrest Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Harrison Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. St Hilda'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elgin Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Ennerdale Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Redcar Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Denbigh Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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