Crime Rate in West Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Park

The total recorded crimes in West Park, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Park crime rate of 1.37 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 West Park, encompassing approximately 73,723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-41.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
West Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Reading Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is West Park?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, West Park reported a higher crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 1,484 crimes compared to 1,173. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Park witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, West Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 1,541 crimes compared to 1,163. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Park witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Park has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 6th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total West Park crimes were 1,484. The crime rate of West Park in 2024 was 20.13 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Park were around 1,541 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.90 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Park)CrimesRank (West Park)CrimesRank (West Park)
Beacon and Bents252 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke193 22,154 22,108 2
Primrose125 31,857 31,888 3
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
Bede73 9997 10871 11
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

West Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 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 (18 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202510
February 202517
January 202518
December 202412
November 202418
October 202445
September 202421
August 202424
July 202425
June 202454
May 202414

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20249
November 20244
October 202413
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202520
March 202549
February 202533
January 202534
December 202431
November 202425
October 202428
September 202439
August 202425
July 202436
June 202476
May 202430

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20259
January 20251
December 20248
November 202410
October 202412
September 202416
August 20246
July 202410
June 202430
May 202415

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202529
March 202525
February 202516
January 202528
December 202420
November 20247
October 202413
September 202421
August 202415
July 202413
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations West Park in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Reading Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
4. Ravensworth Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Farnham Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gordon Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shrewsbury Terrace (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
8. West Park Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Clifton Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Eskdale Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1

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