Crime Rate in Horsley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horsley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Horsley Hill, South Tyneside, UK in March 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horsley Hill crime rate of 5.02 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 Horsley Hill, encompassing approximately 20,328 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Horsley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Baltic Court with total crimes: 7
  • Woodbine Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Horsley Hill?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Horsley Hill reported a higher crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 1,468 crimes compared to 1,173. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Horsley Hill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Horsley Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 1,490 crimes compared to 1,163. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Horsley Hill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Horsley Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Horsley Hill has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 5.02 ranking 6th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Horsley Hill crimes were 1,468. The crime rate of Horsley Hill in 2024 was 72.21 (year) or 6.02 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horsley Hill were around 1,490 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.30 (year) or 6.11 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Tyneside)CrimesRank (South Tyneside)CrimesRank (South Tyneside)
Beacon and Bents209 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke189 22,154 22,108 2
Primrose132 31,857 31,888 3
West Park120 41,484 41,541 4
Whiteleas109 51,000 91,005 9
Biddick and All Saints89 71,081 71,380 6
Hebburn South66 81,152 61,012 8
Hebburn North46 16933 121,074 7
Boldon Colliery61 91,044 8969 10
Bede54 13997 10871 11
Westoe60 10706 16720 16
Fellgate and Hedworth55 12951 11821 13
Cleadon Park60 11759 14744 15
Harton47 15744 15864 12
Monkton53 14843 13763 14
Cleadon and East Boldon26 18411 18572 17
Whitburn and Marsden40 17552 17525 18

Horsley Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 38 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 (62 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 434 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202524
January 202513
December 202412
November 202416
October 202420
September 202426
August 202435
July 202438
June 2024114
May 202470
April 202441

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202422
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
December 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202525
January 202527
December 202441
November 202425
October 202435
September 202430
August 202425
July 202438
June 202462
May 202448
April 202437

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202414
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20242
July 20249
June 202424
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Horsley Hill in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Baltic Court (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Public order1
3. Woodbine Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Nelson Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Bamburgh Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hertford Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
7. Wouldhave Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. B1344 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
10. Hampshire Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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