Crime Rate in Weetslade: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weetslade

The total recorded crimes in Weetslade, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weetslade crime rate of 3.61 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 Weetslade, encompassing approximately 13,585 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Weetslade Crime Hotspots

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

  • East View Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Ethel Street with total crimes: 3
  • Stonecrop Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Weetslade?

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

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Weetslade demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 721 crimes compared to 1267.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Weetslade recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Weetslade had fewer crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 740 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Weetslade recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Weetslade Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Weetslade has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 3.61 ranking 17th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Weetslade crimes were 721. The crime rate of Weetslade in 2024 was 53.07 (year) or 4.42 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weetslade were around 740 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.47 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weetslade)CrimesRank (Weetslade)CrimesRank (Weetslade)
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
Tynemouth96 101,168 10966 12
Benton86 111,005 121,002 11
Northumberland74 14780 15819 14
Monkseaton South53 16796 14812 15
Cullercoats54 15780 16681 17
Preston47 18594 18646 18
St Mary's31 20371 20390 19
Monkseaton North35 19383 19376 20

Weetslade Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202523
March 202519
February 202520
January 202524
December 202415
November 202415
October 202418
September 202421
August 202421
July 202412
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 202416
August 202410
July 202417
June 202444
May 202419

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Weetslade in May 2025

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

1. East View Terrace (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Ethel Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Stonecrop Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Front Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Meadowbank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Warkworth Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oakwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Russell Square (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Garden Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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