Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, North Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 303 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 1.20 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 Riverside, encompassing approximately 251,494 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (22.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (27.66% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)
Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kent Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Railway Terrace with total crimes: 11
  • St Stephen'S Way with total crimes: 10

How safe is Riverside?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Riverside reported a higher crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 3,986 crimes compared to 1,267. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Riverside witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Riverside experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 3,399 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Riverside witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Riverside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Riverside has recorded 303 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 1th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Riverside crimes were 3,986. The crime rate of Riverside in 2024 was 32.05 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Riverside were around 3,399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.10 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)
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
Cullercoats51 17780 16681 17
St Mary's20 20371 20390 19
Monkseaton North26 19383 19376 20

Riverside 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 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (79 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (88 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (133 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (105 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1079 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025109
June 202589
May 202595
April 202596
March 202580
February 202581
January 202581
December 202478
November 202479
October 202497
September 202489
August 2024105

A total of 769 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202547
May 202551
April 202557
March 202538
February 202553
January 202554
December 202456
November 202453
October 202479
September 202488
August 2024133

A total of 314 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202533
May 202544
April 202520
March 202525
February 202518
January 202532
December 202417
November 202416
October 202432
September 202421
August 202434

A total of 195 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202517
April 202514
March 202522
February 202515
January 202514
December 202419
November 202419
October 202414
September 202413
August 202423

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20255
April 20259
March 20258
February 202512
January 20256
December 202410
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 326 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202525
May 202522
April 202526
March 202516
February 202526
January 202533
December 202420
November 202431
October 202424
September 202427
August 202440

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202518
April 202531
March 202525
February 202519
January 202530
December 202413
November 202426
October 202426
September 202421
August 202419

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 202524
January 20258
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Riverside in July 2025

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

1. Kent Avenue (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Railway Terrace (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
3. St Stephen'S Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary1
4. Camden Street (Map)
Total8
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rudyerd Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Howdon Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Howdon (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Meadow Well (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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