Crime Rate in Wallsend: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wallsend

The total recorded crimes in Wallsend, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wallsend crime rate of 4.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-3.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
Wallsend Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frank Street with total crimes: 10
  • Holly Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Laurel Street with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the North Tyneside.

    • 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 areas in the North Tyneside.

  • 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 May 2025 the Wallsend has recorded 155 crimes with crime rate of 4.81 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.

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

Wallsend Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
May 20247

A total of 492 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202527
March 202525
February 202521
January 202516
December 202424
November 202426
October 202430
September 202443
August 202447
July 202456
June 2024114
May 202437

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 202410
July 202410
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202515
February 20257
January 202514
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 202412
August 202419
July 202423
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 761 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202551
March 202565
February 202532
January 202542
December 202455
November 202450
October 202456
September 202456
August 202460
July 202460
June 2024110
May 202475

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20258
March 202516
February 202512
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 202418
September 202414
August 202417
July 202413
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
May 20241

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202515
February 202510
January 202524
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20244
August 202414
July 202427
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Wallsend in May 2025

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

1. Frank Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Holly Avenue (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Laurel Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Wallsend (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Westmoreland Street (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Vine Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Border Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Sycamore Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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