Crime Rate in Howdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Howdon

The total recorded crimes in Howdon, North Tyneside, UK in March 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Howdon crime rate of 4.49 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 Howdon, encompassing approximately 26,923 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (75.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-46.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
Howdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dovecrest Court with total crimes: 6
  • Sandown Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Beal Gardens with total crimes: 6

How safe is Howdon?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Howdon reported a higher crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 1,670 crimes compared to 1,267. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Howdon witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Howdon experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 1,651 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Howdon witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Howdon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Howdon has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 4.49 ranking 4th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Howdon crimes were 1,670. The crime rate of Howdon in 2024 was 62.03 (year) or 5.17 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Howdon were around 1,651 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.32 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Tyneside)CrimesRank (North Tyneside)CrimesRank (North Tyneside)
Riverside237 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend173 22,265 22,264 2
Chirton116 51,755 31,567 4
Collingwood135 31,590 51,392 6
Whitley Bay96 71,546 61,437 5
Battle Hill109 61,240 81,304 7
Valley75 131,368 71,257 8
Tynemouth90 81,168 10966 12
Longbenton82 101,153 111,160 9
Killingworth77 111,225 9930 13
Northumberland89 9780 15819 14
Camperdown66 15952 131,038 10
Benton76 121,005 121,002 11
Monkseaton South67 14796 14812 15
Weetslade53 16721 17740 16
Cullercoats51 17780 16681 17
Preston47 18594 18646 18
St Mary's36 19371 20390 19
Monkseaton North33 20383 19376 20

Howdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 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 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (70 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 651 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202533
January 202551
December 202460
November 202439
October 202478
September 202450
August 202446
July 202452
June 202468
May 202466
April 202450

A total of 408 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202528
January 202519
December 202421
November 202417
October 202426
September 202422
August 202455
July 202439
June 202470
May 202443
April 202453

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 202412
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202517
January 20253
December 20249
November 202415
October 202412
September 202421
August 202417
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20245
April 20241

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Howdon in March 2025

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

1. Dovecrest Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Sandown Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Beal Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Gibson Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Taunton Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Caroline Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
8. Glanton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
9. Simonside Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tiverton Close (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Drugs1

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