Crime Rate in South Tyneside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Tyneside

The total recorded crimes in South Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 1,623 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Tyneside crime rate of 10.98 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (584) incidents (-3.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (278) incidents (11.20% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (168) incidents (34.40% increase)
South Tyneside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 61
  • Milton Street with total crimes: 25
  • Monkton Road with total crimes: 16

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 (205 crimes), and the safest, Cleadon and East Boldon (28 crimes), is 177 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Tyneside.

Similarly, the area of South Shields East (223 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cleadon & East Boldon (11 crimes), with a difference of 212 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Tyneside.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Beacon and Bents205
Simonside and Rekendyke191
Primrose147
Horsley Hill126
West Park105

Safest Wards:

Hebburn North51
Fellgate and Hedworth49
Westoe48
Whitburn and Marsden48
Cleadon and East Boldon28

Most Dangerous Areas:

South Shields East223
South Shields West191
Jarrow Town115
Whiteleas95
Hebburn North80

Safest Areas:

Harton West42
Harton East32
Westoe31
Fellgate & Hedworth30
Cleadon & East Boldon11

South Tyneside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Tyneside has recorded 1,623 crimes with crime rate of 10.98 ranking 73th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)
North Tyneside2,043 525,348 523,831 5
Gateshead2,023 425,429 425,148 4
Sunderland2,910 240,114 239,283 2
Newcastle upon Tyne3,963 152,430 149,901 1

South Tyneside 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 584 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 278 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (603 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (250 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 466 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202529
May 202544
April 202531
March 202528
February 202528
January 202543
December 202437
November 202492
October 202450
September 202437
August 202419

A total of 102 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 202418
September 202417
August 202414

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 20252
March 20259
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 123 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202513
May 202518
April 20256
March 202515
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 503 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202529
May 202536
April 202542
March 202538
February 202519
January 202549
December 202455
November 202463
October 202457
September 202453
August 202437

A total of 3211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 267.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025278
June 2025250
May 2025273
April 2025289
March 2025247
February 2025256
January 2025222
December 2024170
November 2024276
October 2024304
September 2024310
August 2024336

A total of 905 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 202589
May 202574
April 202572
March 202561
February 202570
January 202569
December 202476
November 202483
October 202465
September 202481
August 202484

A total of 6273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 522.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 603 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025584
June 2025603
May 2025573
April 2025517
March 2025541
February 2025441
January 2025533
December 2024517
November 2024473
October 2024489
September 2024540
August 2024462

A total of 1394 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025165
June 2025133
May 2025132
April 2025107
March 202597
February 202595
January 202596
December 202492
November 2024113
October 2024107
September 2024119
August 2024138

A total of 472 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202532
May 202543
April 202554
March 202532
February 202528
January 202528
December 202423
November 202453
October 202437
September 202449
August 202443

A total of 2483 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 206.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025136
June 2025196
May 2025186
April 2025169
March 2025229
February 2025240
January 2025229
December 2024209
November 2024167
October 2024233
September 2024225
August 2024264

A total of 1777 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025168
June 2025125
May 2025152
April 2025142
March 2025158
February 2025133
January 2025121
December 2024149
November 2024144
October 2024169
September 2024163
August 2024153

A total of 691 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202546
May 202552
April 202558
March 202548
February 202562
January 202553
December 202471
November 202480
October 202452
September 202454
August 202458

A total of 172 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202522
April 202514
March 202513
February 202516
January 20259
December 202415
November 202415
October 202414
September 202412
August 202417

High Crime Locations South Tyneside in July 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total61
Violence and sexual offences20
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order5
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Robbery2
Possession of weapons2
Other crime2
Drugs1
2. Milton Street (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting19
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Monkton Road (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Robbery1
4. Hogarth Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13

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