Crime Rate in Monkton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Monkton

The total recorded crimes in Monkton, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Monkton crime rate of 3.29 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 Monkton, encompassing approximately 19,479 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Monkton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Neville'S Cross Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Monkton?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Monkton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 843 crimes compared to 1173.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Monkton recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Monkton had fewer crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 763 crimes compared to 1,163. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Monkton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Monkton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Monkton has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 3.29 ranking 11th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Monkton crimes were 843. The crime rate of Monkton in 2024 was 43.28 (year) or 3.61 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Monkton were around 763 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.17 (year) or 3.26 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Monkton)CrimesRank (Monkton)CrimesRank (Monkton)
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
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

Monkton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 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 27 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 (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202525
March 202521
February 202527
January 202532
December 202427
November 202418
October 202420
September 202422
August 202427
July 202423
June 202434
May 202434

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 202414
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202510
February 20252
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 202415
September 202410
August 202417
July 202417
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 202411
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Monkton in May 2025

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

1. Windsor Crescent (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Neville'S Cross Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Eton Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Bournemouth Parade (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Douglas Parade (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Penrith Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Turnberry Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hastings Parade (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Adair Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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