Crime Rate in Primrose: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Primrose

The total recorded crimes in Primrose, South Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Primrose crime rate of 5.55 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 Primrose, encompassing approximately 26,476 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-11.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
Primrose Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monkton Road with total crimes: 17
  • Railway Street with total crimes: 9
  • Monkton Terrace with total crimes: 6

How safe is Primrose?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Primrose reported a higher crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 1,857 crimes compared to 1,173. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Primrose witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Primrose experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 1,888 crimes compared to 1,163. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Primrose witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Primrose Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Primrose has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 1.02 ranking 3th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Primrose crimes were 1,857. The crime rate of Primrose in 2024 was 70.14 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Primrose were around 1,888 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.31 (year) or 5.94 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Primrose)CrimesRank (Primrose)CrimesRank (Primrose)
Beacon and Bents205 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke191 22,154 22,108 2
West Park105 51,484 41,541 4
Horsley Hill126 41,468 51,490 5
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

Primrose 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 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (63 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202513
April 202512
March 202514
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 202427
October 202412
September 202416
August 202420

A total of 545 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202561
May 202538
April 202536
March 202538
February 202548
January 202562
December 202435
November 202438
October 202441
September 202443
August 202451

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 510 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 202529
April 202522
March 202541
February 202550
January 202549
December 202468
November 202442
October 202462
September 202441
August 202463

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202512
May 202518
April 202517
March 202511
February 202512
January 202516
December 20247
November 202434
October 202427
September 202432
August 202430

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 202514
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202515
May 20258
April 202515
March 20254
February 202513
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 20244
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Primrose in July 2025

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

1. Monkton Road (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Railway Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Monkton Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. St Paul'S Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Abbey Drive (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
6. A19 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Bishop Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Friar Way (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Saxon Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1

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