Crime Rate in Primrose: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Primrose

The total recorded crimes in Primrose, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Primrose crime rate of 4.72 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
Primrose Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monkton Road with total crimes: 28
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Concorde Way 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 May 2025 the Primrose has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 1.40 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Primrose)CrimesRank (Primrose)CrimesRank (Primrose)
Beacon and Bents252 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke193 22,154 22,108 2
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
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

Primrose Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202511
February 202512
January 202516
December 20247
November 202434
October 202427
September 202432
August 202430
July 202426
June 202448
May 202429

A total of 560 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202536
March 202538
February 202548
January 202562
December 202435
November 202438
October 202441
September 202443
August 202451
July 202426
June 202468
May 202436

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202514
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 202427
October 202412
September 202416
August 202420
July 202411
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 566 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202522
March 202541
February 202550
January 202549
December 202468
November 202442
October 202462
September 202441
August 202463
July 202435
June 202456
May 20248

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 202514
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 20254
February 202513
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 20244
September 20249
August 202412
July 202414
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 5 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
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Primrose in May 2025

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

1. Monkton Road (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting22
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Concorde Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Croft Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Rowsley Road (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Shakespeare Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tyne Approach (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Greenbank (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Wilberforce Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ellison Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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