Crime Rate in Killingworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Killingworth

The total recorded crimes in Killingworth, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Killingworth crime rate of 5.19 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 Killingworth, encompassing approximately 16,559 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
Killingworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Garth Thirty Three with total crimes: 10
  • Stratford Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Killingworth?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Killingworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 1225 crimes compared to 1267.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Killingworth witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Killingworth had fewer crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 930 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Killingworth recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Killingworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Killingworth has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 5.19 ranking 12th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Killingworth crimes were 1,225. The crime rate of Killingworth in 2024 was 73.98 (year) or 6.16 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Killingworth were around 930 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.16 (year) or 4.68 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Killingworth)CrimesRank (Killingworth)CrimesRank (Killingworth)
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
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

Killingworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202525
March 202515
February 20258
January 202510
December 202418
November 202415
October 202423
September 202419
August 202418
July 202433
June 202440
May 202421

A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202522
March 202515
February 202519
January 202536
December 202422
November 202422
October 202431
September 202417
August 202421
July 202435
June 202458
May 202429

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 202513
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202426
May 20245

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202519
February 202517
January 202513
December 202420
November 202420
October 202418
September 202418
August 202430
July 202422
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 202412
October 20248
September 202412
August 20246
July 20244
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 202411
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Killingworth in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Theft from the person1
2. Garth Thirty Three (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Stratford Close (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Wesley Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Garth Twenty Four (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Palmersville (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Roseberry Grange (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Elizabeth Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Margaret Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Otterburn Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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