Crime Rate in South Tyneside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Tyneside

The total recorded crimes in South Tyneside, UK in February 2026 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Tyneside crime rate of 0.03 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 South Tyneside, encompassing approximately 147,777 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-97.01% decrease)
South Tyneside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Approach with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Orpen Avenue with total crimes: 1

South Tyneside Police Info:

Northumbria Police

How safe is South Tyneside?

To understand the safety of South Tyneside, we need to analyze South Tyneside crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • South Tyneside has recorded 21,108 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 142.84 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 41 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 20,936 crimes with a crime rate of 141.67, ranking it 32 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Tyne and Wear:

    • In 2024, South Tyneside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tyne and Wear average, with 21108 crimes compared to 32886.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, South Tyneside witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Tyneside had fewer crimes than the Tyne and Wear average, with 20,936 crimes compared to 31,820. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, South Tyneside witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, South Tyneside is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Tyne and Wear, South Tyneside has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

South Tyneside Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the South Tyneside has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 319th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Tyne and Wear.

In 2024, the total South Tyneside crimes were 21,108. The crime rate of South Tyneside in 2024 was 142.84 (year) or 11.90 (month) ranking it 41 danzarous in the UK. South Tyneside ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Tyne and Wear.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Tyneside were around 20,936 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.67 (year) or 11.81 (month) ranking 32 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Tyne and Wear, South Tyneside ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of South Tyneside

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)
North Tyneside2 525,348 523,831 5
Gateshead9 425,429 425,148 4
Sunderland11 240,114 239,283 2
Newcastle upon Tyne7 152,430 149,901 1

South Tyneside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In February 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (175 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (134 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 499 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 178 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (523 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (196 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (541 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (228 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (536 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (288 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (597 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (287 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 584 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 278 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (603 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (250 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (573 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (273 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (517 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (289 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (541 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (247 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 441 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 256 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6093 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 468.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 603 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 2026134
December 2025499
November 2025523
October 2025541
September 2025536
August 2025597
July 2025584
June 2025603
May 2025573
April 2025517
March 2025541
February 2025441

A total of 855 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202560
November 202581
October 202589
September 202585
August 202575
July 202581
June 202589
May 202574
April 202572
March 202561
February 202570

A total of 1273 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 106.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202590
November 2025104
October 2025107
September 202590
August 2025136
July 2025165
June 2025133
May 2025132
April 2025107
March 202597
February 202595

A total of 582 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202570
November 202565
October 202555
September 202561
August 202573
July 202550
June 202532
May 202543
April 202554
March 202532
February 202528

A total of 1692 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 141.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202635
December 2025145
November 2025140
October 2025182
September 2025139
August 2025173
July 2025168
June 2025125
May 2025152
April 2025142
March 2025158
February 2025133

A total of 2945 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 245.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 289 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026175
December 2025178
November 2025196
October 2025228
September 2025288
August 2025287
July 2025278
June 2025250
May 2025273
April 2025289
March 2025247
February 2025256

A total of 340 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202521
November 202533
October 202531
September 202536
August 202524
July 202528
June 202529
May 202544
April 202531
March 202528
February 202528

A total of 620 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202559
November 202544
October 202566
September 202559
August 202553
July 202557
June 202546
May 202552
April 202558
March 202548
February 202562

A total of 176 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202514
November 202516
October 202513
September 202518
August 202522
July 202513
June 202512
May 202522
April 202514
March 202513
February 202516

A total of 173 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202513
November 202513
October 202517
September 202526
August 202524
July 202519
June 202513
May 202518
April 20256
March 202515
February 20256

A total of 2006 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 167.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202638
December 2025106
November 2025162
October 2025196
September 2025151
August 2025197
July 2025136
June 2025196
May 2025186
April 2025169
March 2025229
February 2025240

A total of 447 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202539
November 202551
October 202562
September 202538
August 202559
July 202525
June 202529
May 202536
April 202542
March 202538
February 202519

A total of 82 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202513
November 20256
October 20257
September 202510
August 20257
July 202512
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20259
September 20253
August 20253
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 20252
March 20259
February 20252

High Crime Locations South Tyneside in February 2026

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

1. Western Approach (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Orpen Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Abbey Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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