WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Primrose, South Tyneside

Comprehensive safety analysis for Primrose, localized within South Tyneside.

Total Crimes

113
trending_down -13.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

117.86per 1k
trending_down -1.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

7,724

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences35
Shoplifting27
Criminal Damage & Arson18
Anti-social Behaviour18
Other Theft3
Burglary3
Public Order2
Other Crime2
Drug Offences1
Vehicle Crime1
Theft from Person1
Robbery1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Monkton Road Map
Shoplifting: 13Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2
19
On or near Monkton Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 1Burglary: 1
7
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 6
6
On or near Abbey Drive Map
Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1Bicycle theft: 1
5
On or near Petrol Station Map
Burglary: 1Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Harbottle Crescent Map
Burglary: 1Other theft: 1Public order: 1
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Criminal damage and arson: 4
4
On or near Bywell Terrace Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 1
4
On or near Bishop Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within South Tyneside district.

Local Rank

#17safest in South Tyneside

National Safety

Top 10%Riskiest

City Average

93.35per 1k

Local Policing

Hebburn and Jarrow

Northumbria Police

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour in Hebburn Town Centre and Marina

Issued: 19 May 2026

Status Update

Police and Council teams carry out regular joint patrols in hotspot areas. We’re using a full range of legal and civil powers to tackle disorder, alongside joint family visits and Youth Justice support. The Local Authority continues targeted diversion and engagement at peak times.

Actioned: 1 Jul 2026

Shop Theft

Issued: 19 May 2026

Status Update

We’ve improved shop-theft protocols, increased resources, and targeted prolific offenders resulting in Community Behaviour Orders and over 10 years of custodial sentences since October 2024. Retail crime has fallen across Jarrow and Hebburn, with a focused plan at Morrisons (Viking Centre) achieving a 70% reduction in one month. Strong partnership work and targeting repeat offenders are also helping to disrupt wider criminality.

Actioned: 1 Jul 2026

Shop theft

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

We’ve improved shop-theft protocols, increased resources, and targeted prolific offenders resulting in Community Behaviour Orders and over 10 years of custodial sentences since October 2024. Retail crime has fallen across Jarrow and Hebburn, with a focused plan at Morrisons (Viking Centre) achieving a 70% reduction in one month. Strong partnership work and targeting repeat offenders are also helping to disrupt wider criminality.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN26

Barbour Summer Party

Other Event

Well known and historic Jarrow business, Barbour, hosts its annual summer party at Bents Park, South Shields.

schedule

12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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Bents Park, South Shields

JUL9

Jarrow and Boldon Community Area Forum

Meeting

Exact date and time TBC after local elections.

schedule

12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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Jarrow Town Hall or Boldon Community Centre

JUL20

Hebburn Community Area Forum

Meeting

Exact date and time TBC after local elections.

schedule

12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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Hebburn Hub

JUL25

Hebburn Pride

Other Event

Hebburn Pride, historically the last Saturday in July. Exact date TBC.

schedule

12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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Hebburn Town Centre

AUG20

Jarrow and Boldon Community Area Forum

Meeting

Exact date and time TBC after local elections.

schedule

12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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Jarrow Town Hall or Boldon Community Centre

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