Crime Rate in Killingworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Killingworth

The total recorded crimes in Killingworth, North Tyneside, UK in March 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Killingworth crime rate of 4.65 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
Killingworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Farm Close with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Killingworth has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Tyneside)CrimesRank (North Tyneside)CrimesRank (North Tyneside)
Riverside237 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend173 22,265 22,264 2
Howdon121 41,670 41,651 3
Chirton116 51,755 31,567 4
Collingwood135 31,590 51,392 6
Whitley Bay96 71,546 61,437 5
Battle Hill109 61,240 81,304 7
Valley75 131,368 71,257 8
Tynemouth90 81,168 10966 12
Longbenton82 101,153 111,160 9
Northumberland89 9780 15819 14
Camperdown66 15952 131,038 10
Benton76 121,005 121,002 11
Monkseaton South67 14796 14812 15
Weetslade53 16721 17740 16
Cullercoats51 17780 16681 17
Preston47 18594 18646 18
St Mary's36 19371 20390 19
Monkseaton North33 20383 19376 20

Killingworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 202513
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202426
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202519
January 202536
December 202422
November 202422
October 202431
September 202417
August 202421
July 202435
June 202458
May 202429
April 202416

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
June 202412
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Killingworth in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Farm Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
4. Garth Thirty Three (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
5. Stratford Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Roseberry Grange (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Margaret Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Otterburn Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Garth Twenty Seven (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Longstone Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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