Crime Rate in Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Valley

The total recorded crimes in Valley, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Valley crime rate of 1.21 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 Valley, encompassing approximately 80,456 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Vale with total crimes: 11
  • Sharnford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Emmerson Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Valley?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Valley reported a higher crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 1,368 crimes compared to 1,267. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Valley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 1,257 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Valley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Valley has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 9th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Valley crimes were 1,368. The crime rate of Valley in 2024 was 17.00 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Valley were around 1,257 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.47 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Valley)CrimesRank (Valley)CrimesRank (Valley)
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
Longbenton111 71,153 111,160 9
Killingworth86 121,225 9930 13
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

Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202515
March 202512
February 202510
January 202513
December 202413
November 202411
October 202420
September 202413
August 202423
July 202420
June 202472
May 202427

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202532
March 202523
February 202529
January 202530
December 202426
November 202428
October 202433
September 202422
August 202448
July 202441
June 202478
May 202441

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 202412
August 20249
July 202412
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202514
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 202417
October 20247
September 20244
August 202411
July 202420
June 202434
May 202413

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 202414
October 20243
September 202411
August 20249
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Valley in May 2025

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

1. Meadow Vale (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sharnford Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Emmerson Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Felton Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Havelock Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. A186 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Lilburn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Park Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Morley Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Murrayfields (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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