Crime Rate in Bede: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bede

The total recorded crimes in Bede, South Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bede crime rate of 2.13 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 Bede, encompassing approximately 36,684 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Bede Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gretna Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Tavistock Place with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is Bede?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Bede demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 997 crimes compared to 1173.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bede recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Bede had fewer crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 871 crimes compared to 1,163. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bede recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Tyneside, Bede has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bede Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bede has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 10th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Bede crimes were 997. The crime rate of Bede in 2024 was 37.73 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bede were around 871 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.43 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bede)CrimesRank (Bede)CrimesRank (Bede)
Beacon and Bents205 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke191 22,154 22,108 2
Primrose147 31,857 31,888 3
West Park105 51,484 41,541 4
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
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

Bede 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 34 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 202414
October 202410
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202529
May 202530
April 202526
March 202523
February 202514
January 202527
December 202423
November 202419
October 202426
September 202429
August 202431

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202513
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 202415
October 202411
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 202515
January 202511
December 202410
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Bede in July 2025

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

1. Gretna Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
2. Tavistock Place (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Luss Avenue (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dunstanburgh Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Perth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Hobart Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
8. Oban Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Elgin Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Auckland Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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