Crime Rate in Howdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Howdon

The total recorded crimes in Howdon, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Howdon crime rate of 4.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (21.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Howdon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Derwent Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Marske Road with total crimes: 6
  • Elgin Avenue 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 areas in the North Tyneside.

    • 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 areas in the North Tyneside.

  • 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 May 2025 the Howdon has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 4.42 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Howdon)CrimesRank (Howdon)CrimesRank (Howdon)
Riverside281 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend155 22,265 22,264 2
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
Valley97 91,368 71,257 8
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

Howdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 683 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202537
March 202558
February 202533
January 202551
December 202460
November 202439
October 202478
September 202450
August 202446
July 202452
June 202468
May 202466

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 403 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202523
March 202515
February 202528
January 202519
December 202421
November 202417
October 202426
September 202422
August 202455
July 202439
June 202470
May 202443

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20258
February 202517
January 20253
December 20249
November 202415
October 202412
September 202421
August 202417
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 202511
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
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 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Howdon in May 2025

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

1. Derwent Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Marske Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Elgin Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. St Oswald'S Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Glanton Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Beal Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gibson Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Redcar Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gilsland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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