Crime Rate in Harton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harton

The total recorded crimes in Harton, South Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harton crime rate of 1.96 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 Harton, encompassing approximately 28,593 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Harton Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • The High Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Harton?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Harton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 744 crimes compared to 1173.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Harton had fewer crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 864 crimes compared to 1,163. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Harton has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 1.96 ranking 13th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Harton crimes were 744. The crime rate of Harton in 2024 was 26.02 (year) or 2.17 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harton were around 864 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.22 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harton)CrimesRank (Harton)CrimesRank (Harton)
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
Bede78 10997 10871 11
Fellgate and Hedworth49 15951 11821 13
Cleadon Park61 11759 14744 15
Monkton61 12843 13763 14
Westoe48 16706 16720 16
Cleadon and East Boldon28 18411 18572 17
Whitburn and Marsden48 17552 17525 18

Harton 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (15 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 Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 202410
October 202416
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202521
May 202513
April 202519
March 202525
February 202515
January 202522
December 202413
November 202420
October 202418
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 202415
August 20247

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Harton in July 2025

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

1. South Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. The High Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. South Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
5. Horsley Hill Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Steward Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
7. Seaham Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Fulwell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Ede Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Borough Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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