Crime Rate in Simonside and Rekendyke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Simonside and Rekendyke

The total recorded crimes in Simonside and Rekendyke, South Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 191 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Simonside and Rekendyke crime rate of 6.80 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 Simonside and Rekendyke, encompassing approximately 28,101 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (30.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-44.19% decrease)
Simonside and Rekendyke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milton Street with total crimes: 26
  • Binchester Street with total crimes: 10
  • Beaufront Terrace with total crimes: 10

How safe is Simonside and Rekendyke?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Simonside and Rekendyke reported a higher crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 2,154 crimes compared to 1,173. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Simonside and Rekendyke witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Simonside and Rekendyke experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 2,108 crimes compared to 1,163. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Simonside and Rekendyke witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Simonside and Rekendyke Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Simonside and Rekendyke has recorded 191 crimes with crime rate of 6.80 ranking 2th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Simonside and Rekendyke crimes were 2,154. The crime rate of Simonside and Rekendyke in 2024 was 76.65 (year) or 6.39 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Simonside and Rekendyke were around 2,108 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.01 (year) or 6.25 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Simonside and Rekendyke)CrimesRank (Simonside and Rekendyke)CrimesRank (Simonside and Rekendyke)
Beacon and Bents205 12,972 12,589 1
Primrose147 31,857 31,888 3
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

Simonside and Rekendyke 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 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (42 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (66 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 658 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202553
May 202563
April 202550
March 202556
February 202550
January 202548
December 202461
November 202444
October 202451
September 202463
August 202450

A total of 299 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202539
May 202522
April 202521
March 202524
February 202523
January 202518
December 202414
November 202425
October 202432
September 202423
August 202431

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20258
May 202512
April 20255
March 202511
February 202515
January 202513
December 202412
November 202412
October 202410
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20257
April 202514
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 225 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 202520
April 202520
March 202519
February 202512
January 202524
December 202424
November 202413
October 202429
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 202512
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 400 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202543
May 202528
April 202516
March 202541
February 202530
January 202528
December 202436
November 202418
October 202428
September 202442
August 202466

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20259
December 20241
November 20247
October 202412
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Simonside and Rekendyke in July 2025

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

1. Milton Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Binchester Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beaufront Terrace (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Chichester Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Tennant Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Clive Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Temple Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Alice Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Madras Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Frost Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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