Crime Rate in Bede: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bede

The total recorded crimes in Bede, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bede crime rate of 1.99 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 Bede, encompassing approximately 36,684 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Bede Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gretna Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Luss Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bede?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Bede demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 997 crimes compared to 1173.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bede recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Bede had fewer crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 871 crimes compared to 1,163. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bede recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bede Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bede has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 9th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Bede crimes were 997. The crime rate of Bede in 2024 was 37.73 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bede were around 871 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.43 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bede)CrimesRank (Bede)CrimesRank (Bede)
Beacon and Bents252 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke193 22,154 22,108 2
Primrose125 31,857 31,888 3
West Park101 61,484 41,541 4
Horsley Hill116 41,468 51,490 5
Biddick and All Saints103 51,081 71,380 6
Hebburn South85 71,152 61,012 8
Hebburn North53 15933 121,074 7
Boldon Colliery64 101,044 8969 10
Whiteleas84 81,000 91,005 9
Fellgate and Hedworth61 13951 11821 13
Monkton64 11843 13763 14
Harton44 17744 15864 12
Westoe64 12706 16720 16
Cleadon Park53 14759 14744 15
Whitburn and Marsden52 16552 17525 18
Cleadon and East Boldon31 18411 18572 17

Bede Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 202415
October 202411
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 202414
October 202410
September 202411
August 202417
July 202412
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202526
March 202523
February 202514
January 202527
December 202423
November 202419
October 202426
September 202429
August 202431
July 202423
June 202464
May 202419

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 202515
January 202511
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 202413
July 20246
June 202434
May 202410

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bede in May 2025

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

1. Gretna Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Luss Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Elgin Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Arran Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Perth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Finlay Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Auckland Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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