Crime Rate in Wallsend: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wallsend

The total recorded crimes in Wallsend, North Tyneside, UK in March 2025 are around 173 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wallsend crime rate of 5.36 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 Wallsend, encompassing approximately 32,254 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (103.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
Wallsend Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Frank Street with total crimes: 8
  • Chestnut Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Wallsend?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Wallsend reported a higher crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 2,265 crimes compared to 1,267. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wallsend witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wallsend experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 2,264 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wallsend witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wallsend Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wallsend has recorded 173 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 2th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Wallsend crimes were 2,265. The crime rate of Wallsend in 2024 was 70.22 (year) or 5.85 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wallsend were around 2,264 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.19 (year) or 5.85 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Tyneside)CrimesRank (North Tyneside)CrimesRank (North Tyneside)
Riverside237 13,986 13,399 1
Howdon121 41,670 41,651 3
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

Wallsend Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

July 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 56 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (114 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (110 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 202410
July 202410
June 202428
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20257
January 202514
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 202412
August 202419
July 202423
June 202424
May 202413
April 202412

A total of 729 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202565
February 202532
January 202542
December 202455
November 202450
October 202456
September 202456
August 202460
July 202460
June 2024110
May 202475
April 202468

A total of 479 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202521
January 202516
December 202424
November 202426
October 202430
September 202443
August 202447
July 202456
June 2024114
May 202437
April 202440

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202512
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 202418
September 202414
August 202417
July 202413
June 202428
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 202416
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
May 20241

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202510
January 202524
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20244
August 202414
July 202427
June 202426
May 202410
April 202417

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Wallsend in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Frank Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Chestnut Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sycamore Street (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Wallsend (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Coach Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. High Street West (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Willow Grove (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1

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