Crime Rate in Horsley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horsley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Horsley Hill, South Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horsley Hill crime rate of 6.20 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 Horsley Hill, encompassing approximately 20,328 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (27.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Horsley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodbine Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Horsley Hill?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Horsley Hill reported a higher crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 1,468 crimes compared to 1,173. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Horsley Hill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Horsley Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 1,490 crimes compared to 1,163. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Horsley Hill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Horsley Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Horsley Hill has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 6.20 ranking 4th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Horsley Hill crimes were 1,468. The crime rate of Horsley Hill in 2024 was 72.21 (year) or 6.02 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horsley Hill were around 1,490 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.30 (year) or 6.11 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horsley Hill)CrimesRank (Horsley Hill)CrimesRank (Horsley Hill)
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
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
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

Horsley Hill 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 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202520
May 202521
April 202541
March 202525
February 202524
January 202513
December 202412
November 202416
October 202420
September 202426
August 202435

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 202510
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20255
April 202511
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202540
May 202555
April 202547
March 202536
February 202525
January 202527
December 202441
November 202425
October 202435
September 202430
August 202425

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
February 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
December 20245
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20259
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Horsley Hill in July 2025

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

1. Woodbine Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sydenham Terrace (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Nelson Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hertford Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Horsley Vale (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Cheshire Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Seafield Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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