Crime Rate in Harton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harton

The total recorded crimes in Harton, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harton crime rate of 1.54 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Harton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horsley Hill Square with total crimes: 4
  • South Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Dunlop Crescent with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Harton has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 1.54 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harton)CrimesRank (Harton)CrimesRank (Harton)
Beacon and Bents252 12,972 12,589 1
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
Westoe64 12706 16720 16
Cleadon Park53 14759 14744 15
Whitburn and Marsden52 16552 17525 18
Cleadon and East Boldon31 18411 18572 17

Harton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 202410
October 202416
September 202411
August 202413
July 202420
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 202415
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202525
February 202515
January 202522
December 202413
November 202420
October 202418
September 202410
August 202413
July 202421
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Harton in May 2025

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

1. Horsley Hill Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. South Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Dunlop Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The High Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Armstrong Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kent Place (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
8. School Approach (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Walworth Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Prince Edward Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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