Crime Rate in Westoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westoe

The total recorded crimes in Westoe, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westoe crime rate of 1.88 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 Westoe, encompassing approximately 34,125 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Westoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Clay Street with total crimes: 7
  • Readhead Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • John Clay Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Westoe?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Westoe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 706 crimes compared to 1173.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Westoe recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Westoe had fewer crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 720 crimes compared to 1,163. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westoe recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westoe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Westoe has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 1.88 ranking 12th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Westoe crimes were 706. The crime rate of Westoe in 2024 was 20.69 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westoe were around 720 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.10 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westoe)CrimesRank (Westoe)CrimesRank (Westoe)
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
Monkton64 11843 13763 14
Harton44 17744 15864 12
Cleadon Park53 14759 14744 15
Whitburn and Marsden52 16552 17525 18
Cleadon and East Boldon31 18411 18572 17

Westoe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202521
February 202515
January 202519
December 202420
November 202422
October 202419
September 202413
August 202414
July 202412
June 202436
May 202421

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 202411
October 20244
September 202412
August 202413
July 202412
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202418
May 20247

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
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 Westoe in May 2025

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

1. John Clay Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Vehicle crime1
2. Readhead Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. John Clay Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. St Michael'S Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Westoe Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. East Stevenson Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. East George Potts Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. May Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Phoenix Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Byron Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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