Crime Rate in Beacon and Bents: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beacon and Bents

The total recorded crimes in Beacon and Bents, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 252 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beacon and Bents crime rate of 8.80 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 Beacon and Bents, encompassing approximately 28,628 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (19.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (16.28% increase)
Beacon and Bents Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 64
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Caer Urfa Close with total crimes: 15

How safe is Beacon and Bents?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Beacon and Bents reported a higher crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 2,972 crimes compared to 1,173. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Beacon and Bents witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Beacon and Bents experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 2,589 crimes compared to 1,163. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Beacon and Bents witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Beacon and Bents Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Beacon and Bents has recorded 252 crimes with crime rate of 8.80 ranking 1th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Beacon and Bents crimes were 2,972. The crime rate of Beacon and Bents in 2024 was 103.81 (year) or 8.65 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beacon and Bents were around 2,589 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.44 (year) or 7.54 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beacon and Bents)CrimesRank (Beacon and Bents)CrimesRank (Beacon and Bents)
Simonside and Rekendyke193 22,154 22,108 2
Primrose125 31,857 31,888 3
West Park101 61,484 41,541 4
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

Beacon and Bents Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (57 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (63 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (124 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (66 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 704 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202543
March 202530
February 202556
January 202557
December 202431
November 202450
October 202444
September 202451
August 202445
July 202457
June 2024124
May 202466

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20249
September 20246
August 202412
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 226 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202512
March 202516
February 202511
January 20256
December 20247
November 202418
October 202417
September 202418
August 202418
July 202414
June 202438
May 202422

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 838 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202560
March 202562
February 202548
January 202545
December 202437
November 202473
October 202448
September 202454
August 202459
July 202473
June 2024138
May 202475

A total of 196 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202515
February 202510
January 202513
December 202418
November 202413
October 202413
September 202416
August 202412
July 202414
June 202438
May 202410

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 628 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202546
March 202556
February 202558
January 202529
December 202420
November 202443
October 202467
September 202459
August 202463
July 202430
June 202464
May 202438

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

High Crime Locations Beacon and Bents in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Beacon and Bents 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
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Caer Urfa Close (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Ferry Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Franklin Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Derby Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Romilly Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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