Crime Rate in Tynemouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tynemouth

The total recorded crimes in Tynemouth, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tynemouth crime rate of 4.88 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 Tynemouth, encompassing approximately 19,676 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
Tynemouth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coburg Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Grand Parade with total crimes: 7

How safe is Tynemouth?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Tynemouth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 1168 crimes compared to 1267.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Tynemouth witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Tynemouth had fewer crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 966 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Tynemouth recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tynemouth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tynemouth has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 4.88 ranking 10th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Tynemouth crimes were 1,168. The crime rate of Tynemouth in 2024 was 59.36 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tynemouth were around 966 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.10 (year) or 4.09 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tynemouth)CrimesRank (Tynemouth)CrimesRank (Tynemouth)
Riverside281 13,986 13,399 1
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
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

Tynemouth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (76 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202520
March 202515
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 202412
October 202420
September 202424
August 202450
July 202443
June 202476
May 202447

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202520
February 202520
January 202524
December 202419
November 202418
October 202421
September 202415
August 202426
July 202430
June 202468
May 202424

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 202511
February 202513
January 20255
December 20241
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202520
February 202511
January 202517
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202513
February 202511
January 202511
December 20244
November 20246
October 202413
September 20243
August 202411
July 202411
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Tynemouth in May 2025

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

1. Coburg Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting4
3. Grand Parade (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Beanley Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Rodney Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Arcade (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Warkworth Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. River View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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