Crime Rate in West Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Park

The total recorded crimes in West Park, South Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Park crime rate of 1.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
West Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Ravensworth Terrace 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 July 2025 the West Park has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 1.36 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Park)CrimesRank (West Park)CrimesRank (West Park)
Beacon and Bents205 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke191 22,154 22,108 2
Primrose147 31,857 31,888 3
Horsley Hill126 41,468 51,490 5
Biddick and All Saints105 61,081 71,380 6
Hebburn South82 81,152 61,012 8
Hebburn North51 14933 121,074 7
Whiteleas102 71,000 91,005 9
Boldon Colliery80 91,044 8969 10
Bede78 10997 10871 11
Fellgate and Hedworth49 15951 11821 13
Cleadon Park61 11759 14744 15
Harton56 13744 15864 12
Monkton61 12843 13763 14
Westoe48 16706 16720 16
Cleadon and East Boldon28 18411 18572 17
Whitburn and Marsden48 17552 17525 18

West Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202517
May 202514
April 20258
March 202510
February 202517
January 202518
December 202412
November 202418
October 202445

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20259
January 20251
December 20248
November 202410
October 202412

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202513
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20249
November 20244
October 202413

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202538
May 202532
April 202520
March 202549
February 202533
January 202534
December 202431
November 202425
October 202428

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 200 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202527
May 202517
April 202529
March 202525
February 202516
January 202528
December 202420
November 20247
October 202413

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
July 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations West Park in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ravensworth Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Shrewsbury Terrace (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harton Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
6. Marlborough Street North (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stanhope Parade (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
8. Alverthorpe Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Garrick Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Richmond Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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