Crime Rate in South Tyneside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Tyneside

The total recorded crimes in South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 1,618 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Tyneside crime rate of 10.95 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 South Tyneside, encompassing approximately 147,777 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (573) incidents (10.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (273) incidents (-5.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (186) incidents (10.06% increase)
South Tyneside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 64
  • Monkton Road with total crimes: 26
  • Milton Street with total crimes: 20

South Tyneside Police Info:

Northumbria Police

How safe is South Tyneside?

To understand the safety of South Tyneside, we need to analyze South Tyneside crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • South Tyneside has recorded 21,108 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 142.84 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 41 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 20,936 crimes with a crime rate of 141.67, ranking it 32 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Tyne and Wear:

    • In 2024, South Tyneside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tyne and Wear average, with 21108 crimes compared to 32886.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, South Tyneside witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Tyneside had fewer crimes than the Tyne and Wear average, with 20,936 crimes compared to 31,820. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, South Tyneside witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, South Tyneside is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Tyne and Wear, South Tyneside has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

South Tyneside Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Beacon and Bents (252 crimes), and the safest, Cleadon and East Boldon (31 crimes), is 221 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across South Tyneside.

Similarly, the area of South Shields West (237 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cleadon & East Boldon (20 crimes), with a difference of 217 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Tyneside.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Beacon and Bents252
Simonside and Rekendyke193
Primrose125
Horsley Hill116
Biddick and All Saints103

Safest Wards:

Cleadon Park53
Hebburn North53
Whitburn and Marsden52
Harton44
Cleadon and East Boldon31

Most Dangerous Areas:

South Shields West237
South Shields East228
Jarrow Town92
West Harton82
Simonside76

Safest Areas:

Westoe36
West Boldon29
Harton East27
Harton West24
Cleadon & East Boldon20

South Tyneside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Tyneside has recorded 1,618 crimes with crime rate of 10.95 ranking 61th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Tyne and Wear.

In 2024, the total South Tyneside crimes were 21,108. The crime rate of South Tyneside in 2024 was 142.84 (year) or 11.90 (month) ranking it 41 danzarous in the UK. South Tyneside ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Tyne and Wear.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Tyneside were around 20,936 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.67 (year) or 11.81 (month) ranking 32 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Tyne and Wear, South Tyneside ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of South Tyneside

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)
North Tyneside1,941 525,348 523,831 5
Gateshead1,948 425,429 425,148 4
Sunderland3,127 240,114 239,283 2
Newcastle upon Tyne3,996 152,430 149,901 1

South Tyneside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (573 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (273 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (517 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (289 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (541 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (247 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 441 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 256 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (533 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (229 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 517 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 209 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (473 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (276 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (489 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (304 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (540 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (310 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (462 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (336 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 484 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 368 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1070 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (770 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1493 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025132
April 2025107
March 202597
February 202595
January 202596
December 202492
November 2024113
October 2024107
September 2024119
August 2024138
July 2024115
June 2024282

A total of 747 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202558
March 202548
February 202562
January 202553
December 202471
November 202480
October 202452
September 202454
August 202458
July 202457
June 2024102

A total of 997 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202572
March 202561
February 202570
January 202569
December 202476
November 202483
October 202465
September 202481
August 202484
July 202488
June 2024174

A total of 1974 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 164.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 376 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025152
April 2025142
March 2025158
February 2025133
January 2025121
December 2024149
November 2024144
October 2024169
September 2024163
August 2024153
July 2024114
June 2024376

A total of 114 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20256
March 202515
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 20246
July 202413
June 202410

A total of 526 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202554
March 202532
February 202528
January 202528
December 202423
November 202453
October 202437
September 202449
August 202443
July 202438
June 202498

A total of 487 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202531
March 202528
February 202528
January 202543
December 202437
November 202492
October 202450
September 202437
August 202419
July 202426
June 202452

A total of 132 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 202418
September 202417
August 202414
July 202414
June 202436

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20259
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 624 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202542
March 202538
February 202519
January 202549
December 202455
November 202463
October 202457
September 202453
August 202437
July 202477
June 202498

A total of 3821 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 318.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 770 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025273
April 2025289
March 2025247
February 2025256
January 2025222
December 2024170
November 2024276
October 2024304
September 2024310
August 2024336
July 2024368
June 2024770

A total of 6640 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 553.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1070 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025573
April 2025517
March 2025541
February 2025441
January 2025533
December 2024517
November 2024473
October 2024489
September 2024540
August 2024462
July 2024484
June 20241070

A total of 2703 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 225.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 364 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025186
April 2025169
March 2025229
February 2025240
January 2025229
December 2024209
November 2024167
October 2024233
September 2024225
August 2024264
July 2024188
June 2024364

A total of 190 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202514
March 202513
February 202516
January 20259
December 202415
November 202415
October 202414
September 202412
August 202417
July 202421
June 202422

High Crime Locations South Tyneside in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total64
Violence and sexual offences20
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Burglary1
2. Monkton Road (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting22
Robbery3
Drugs1
3. Milton Street (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting16
Public order2
Robbery1
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
Burglary1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
6. Caer Urfa Close (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2

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