Crime Rate in Wallsend: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wallsend

The total recorded crimes in Wallsend, North Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wallsend crime rate of 5.33 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 Wallsend, encompassing approximately 32,254 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
Wallsend Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallsend with total crimes: 18
  • Sycamore Street with total crimes: 14
  • Chestnut Street with total crimes: 12

How safe is Wallsend?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Wallsend reported a higher crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 2,265 crimes compared to 1,267. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wallsend witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Wallsend experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 2,264 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wallsend witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wallsend Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wallsend has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 5.33 ranking 2th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Wallsend crimes were 2,265. The crime rate of Wallsend in 2024 was 70.22 (year) or 5.85 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wallsend were around 2,264 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.19 (year) or 5.85 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

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

Wallsend 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 70 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202516
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 638 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202552
May 202549
April 202551
March 202565
February 202532
January 202542
December 202455
November 202450
October 202456
September 202456
August 202460

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202523
May 202526
April 202527
March 202525
February 202521
January 202516
December 202424
November 202426
October 202430
September 202443
August 202447

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202516
April 202512
March 202515
February 20257
January 202514
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202518
April 20258
March 202516
February 202512
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 202418
September 202414
August 202417

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 20253
April 202512
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20259
April 202511
March 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 20256
April 202510
March 202515
February 202510
January 202524
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20244
August 202414

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Wallsend in July 2025

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

1. Wallsend (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Sycamore Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Chestnut Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Holly Avenue (Map)
Total7
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. York Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. John Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lily Bank (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
9. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
10. Carville Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1

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