WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

West Park Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for West Park, localized within south tyneside.

Total Crimes

105

Annual Crime Rate

108.13per 1k

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

6,641

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences29
Anti-social Behaviour22
Shoplifting20
Criminal Damage & Arson9
Burglary7
Other Theft5
Other Crime3
Weapons Possession2
Public Order2
Theft from Person2
Drug Offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shrewsbury Terrace Map
Shoplifting: 13
13
On or near Albany Street West Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Anti-social behaviour: 3
8
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 7
7
On or near Lapwing Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 2
6
On or near Hospital Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Other crime: 1
4
On or near Burnham Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
4
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Hospital Map
Drugs: 1Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Whitehall Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Aston Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Burglary: 1
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within south tyneside district.

Local Rank

#15safest in south tyneside

National Safety

Top 11%Riskiest

City Average

95.78per 1k

Local Policing

West Park

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Local Priorities

Retail crime CAMBRIDGE ROAD remains a priority for the area

Issued: 6 Mar 2026

Anti social vehicle use TAYLOR PARK and Business crime CAMBRIDGE ROAD

Issued: 8 Dec 2025

Status Update

Local policing officers have been working with internal and external partners to combat anti-social behaviour in Taylor Park. They have increased patrols, held bike marking events to engage with the community and conducted school visits to advise and deter against this behaviour. They have conducted reassurance visits to the businesses affected a recent spate of thefts. They are working with owners to identify offenders, scrutinising CCTV and providing a visible presence at key times.

Actioned: 8 Feb 2026

Anti-social behaviour and retail crime affecting businesses along Cambridge Road and Millfield.

Issued: 24 Sep 2025

Status Update

Neighbourhood officers have conducted reassurance visits to the businesses affected by ASB and thefts. They are working with owners to identify offenders, scrutinising CCTV, working with schools officers and providing a visible presence at key times.

Actioned: 13 Nov 2025

Retail crime affecting businesses along Cambridge Road and Millfields.

Issued: 27 Jun 2025

Status Update

Extra HVP to retail park and outer area shops as part of summer time campaign. Businesses visited and and crime prevention advice given

Actioned: 2 Sep 2025

Anti-social behaviour in Taylor Park including criminal damage and the use of drugs.

Issued: 27 Jun 2025

Status Update

Extra patrols in the area during the summer holidays, Multiple stop checks, intelligence gained and seizure of cannabis.

Actioned: 2 Sep 2025

Engagement Events

MAY29

Community Surgery

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Local officers will be available to answer your queries and address your concerns on the date below. Please come along and speak with us.

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Eccleston Library, Broadway

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Community Surgery

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Eccleston Library, Broadway

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