Crime Rate in Horsley Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horsley Hill

The total recorded crimes in Horsley Hill, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horsley Hill crime rate of 5.71 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (17.02% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-48.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Horsley Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Woodbine Street with total crimes: 10
  • St Cuthbert'S Avenue with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Horsley Hill has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 5.71 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horsley Hill)CrimesRank (Horsley Hill)CrimesRank (Horsley Hill)
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
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
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

Horsley Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (114 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 455 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202541
March 202525
February 202524
January 202513
December 202412
November 202416
October 202420
September 202426
August 202435
July 202438
June 2024114
May 202470

A total of 494 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202547
March 202536
February 202525
January 202527
December 202441
November 202425
October 202435
September 202430
August 202425
July 202438
June 202462
May 202448

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
December 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20256
February 20259
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20242
July 20249
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Horsley Hill in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Woodbine Street (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other crime1
Robbery1
3. St Cuthbert'S Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Dartford Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. B1344 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Kingsway (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Baltic Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coquet Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Frenchman'S Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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