Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 281 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 1.12 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 Riverside, encompassing approximately 251,494 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (-1.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (44) incidents (120.00% increase)
Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Terrace with total crimes: 19
  • Martin Road with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

How safe is Riverside?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Riverside reported a higher crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 3,986 crimes compared to 1,267. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Riverside witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Riverside experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 3,399 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Riverside witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Riverside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Riverside has recorded 281 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 ranking 1th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Riverside crimes were 3,986. The crime rate of Riverside in 2024 was 32.05 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Riverside were around 3,399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.10 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)
Wallsend155 22,265 22,264 2
Howdon119 61,670 41,651 3
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

Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (79 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (88 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (133 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (105 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 107 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (242 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (220 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (113 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (86 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 101.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 202596
March 202580
February 202581
January 202581
December 202478
November 202479
October 202497
September 202489
August 2024105
July 2024107
June 2024220
May 2024113

A total of 1107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 85.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 242 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202557
March 202538
February 202553
January 202554
December 202456
November 202453
October 202479
September 202488
August 2024133
July 2024117
June 2024242
May 202486

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 369 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202526
March 202516
February 202526
January 202533
December 202420
November 202431
October 202424
September 202427
August 202440
July 202424
June 202448
May 202432

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 360 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202520
March 202525
February 202518
January 202532
December 202417
November 202416
October 202432
September 202421
August 202434
July 202428
June 202452
May 202421

A total of 298 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202531
March 202525
February 202519
January 202530
December 202413
November 202426
October 202426
September 202421
August 202419
July 202428
June 202424
May 202418

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202522
February 202515
January 202514
December 202419
November 202419
October 202414
September 202413
August 202423
July 202418
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20258
February 202512
January 20256
December 202410
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 202410
July 202421
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 202524
January 20258
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 202415

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Riverside in May 2025

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

1. Railway Terrace (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Martin Road (Map)
Total12
Public order7
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Clavering Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Meadow Well (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Elsdon Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Luke'S Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Coventry Gardens (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6

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