Crime Rate in Camperdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Camperdown

The total recorded crimes in Camperdown, North Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Camperdown crime rate of 4.91 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 Camperdown, encompassing approximately 16,920 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (21.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Camperdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnside Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Briarwood with total crimes: 5
  • Lee Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Camperdown?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Camperdown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 952 crimes compared to 1267.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Camperdown recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Camperdown had fewer crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 1,038 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Camperdown witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Camperdown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Camperdown has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 4.91 ranking 13th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Camperdown crimes were 952. The crime rate of Camperdown in 2024 was 56.26 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Camperdown were around 1,038 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.35 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Camperdown)CrimesRank (Camperdown)CrimesRank (Camperdown)
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
Tynemouth116 71,168 10966 12
Longbenton91 111,153 111,160 9
Killingworth90 121,225 9930 13
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

Camperdown 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 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 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 (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202532
May 202530
April 202534
March 202518
February 202528
January 202526
December 202419
November 202433
October 202425
September 202420
August 202424

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202513
May 202513
April 202515
March 202514
February 202511
January 202515
December 202415
November 20247
October 202415
September 202426
August 20247

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202511
April 20258
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 202410
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 202512
December 202411
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20242

High Crime Locations Camperdown in July 2025

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

1. Burnside Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Briarwood (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Lee Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Burradon Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. March Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Willow Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
9. Front Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Wardle Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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