Crime Rate in Tynemouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tynemouth

The total recorded crimes in Tynemouth, North Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tynemouth crime rate of 5.90 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 Tynemouth, encompassing approximately 19,676 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Tynemouth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Coburg Street with total crimes: 13
  • The Arcade with total crimes: 8

How safe is Tynemouth?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Tynemouth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 1168 crimes compared to 1267.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Tynemouth witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Tynemouth had fewer crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 966 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Tynemouth recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tynemouth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tynemouth has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 5.90 ranking 7th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Tynemouth crimes were 1,168. The crime rate of Tynemouth in 2024 was 59.36 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tynemouth were around 966 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.10 (year) or 4.09 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tynemouth)CrimesRank (Tynemouth)CrimesRank (Tynemouth)
Riverside303 13,986 13,399 1
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
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

Tynemouth 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 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 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202514
May 202526
April 202520
March 202515
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 202412
October 202420
September 202424
August 202450

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202521
May 202522
April 202521
March 202520
February 202520
January 202524
December 202419
November 202418
October 202421
September 202415
August 202426

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20257
April 20253
March 202511
February 202513
January 20255
December 20241
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202535
May 202515
April 202514
March 202520
February 202511
January 202517
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 20258
April 20258
March 202513
February 202511
January 202511
December 20244
November 20246
October 202413
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Tynemouth in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Coburg Street (Map)
Total13
Drugs9
Shoplifting4
3. The Arcade (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. River View (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. East Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Newcastle Terrace (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

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