Crime Rate in Chirton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chirton

The total recorded crimes in Chirton, North Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chirton crime rate of 3.50 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 Chirton, encompassing approximately 34,611 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
Chirton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newcastle Street with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Burt Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Chirton?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Chirton reported a higher crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 1,755 crimes compared to 1,267. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chirton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Chirton experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 1,567 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chirton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chirton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chirton has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 3.50 ranking 5th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Chirton crimes were 1,755. The crime rate of Chirton in 2024 was 50.71 (year) or 4.23 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chirton were around 1,567 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.27 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chirton)CrimesRank (Chirton)CrimesRank (Chirton)
Riverside303 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend172 22,265 22,264 2
Howdon113 91,670 41,651 3
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

Chirton 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 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202518
April 202513
March 202512
February 20259
January 202514
December 202423
November 202415
October 202418
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20259
April 202524
March 20254
February 20254
January 202510
December 20249
November 20245
October 202410
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 202510
April 202522
March 202512
February 202514
January 202522
December 202422
November 202424
October 202417
September 202419
August 202422

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20255
April 20259
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 556 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202550
May 202554
April 202539
March 202559
February 202533
January 202533
December 202451
November 202451
October 202463
September 202433
August 202442

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202516
May 202515
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259
January 202512
December 20244
November 20247
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 202512
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

High Crime Locations Chirton in July 2025

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

1. Newcastle Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
3. Burt Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Bawtry Grove (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Warrington Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Brackley Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
8. Bellister Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Mindrum Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Beadnell Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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