Crime Rate in Hebburn South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hebburn South

The total recorded crimes in Hebburn South, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hebburn South crime rate of 4.29 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 Hebburn South, encompassing approximately 19,801 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Hebburn South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Hall Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hebburn South?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Hebburn South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 1152 crimes compared to 1173.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hebburn South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Hebburn South had fewer crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 1,012 crimes compared to 1,163. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hebburn South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hebburn South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hebburn South has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 7th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Hebburn South crimes were 1,152. The crime rate of Hebburn South in 2024 was 58.18 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hebburn South were around 1,012 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.11 (year) or 4.26 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hebburn South)CrimesRank (Hebburn South)CrimesRank (Hebburn South)
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 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

Hebburn South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 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 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 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 (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 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 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202529
March 202526
February 202518
January 202529
December 202431
November 202424
October 202441
September 202433
August 202426
July 202421
June 202464
May 202427

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 202419
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 20254
February 202514
January 20257
December 20248
November 202410
October 20248
September 202427
August 20248
July 202412
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 202513
February 202513
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202422
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20248
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hebburn South in May 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hall Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Westminster Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Derwent Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Benedict Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
7. Leslie Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Penshaw View (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Toner Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. College Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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