Crime in North Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends

19,275 crimes were recorded in North Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 5,716 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, North Tyneside has the 133rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in North Tyneside was highest in the year to July 2019 (27,739 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (19,275). Over the whole period it fell 30%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Tyneside over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other crime.

The largest increases were in robbery (+29%) and other crime (+25%). The largest falls were in drugs (-41%) and bicycle theft (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in North Tyneside

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Tyneside recorded 5,716 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 29.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in North Tyneside

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Tyneside recorded 3,699 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in North Tyneside

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Tyneside recorded 2,762 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in North Tyneside

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Tyneside recorded 1,640 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in North Tyneside

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Tyneside recorded 1,308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in North Tyneside

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Tyneside recorded 971 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in North Tyneside

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Tyneside recorded 824 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in North Tyneside

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Tyneside recorded 772 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in North Tyneside

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Tyneside recorded 630 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in North Tyneside

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Tyneside recorded 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in North Tyneside

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Tyneside recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in North Tyneside

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Tyneside recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in North Tyneside

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Tyneside recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in North Tyneside

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North Tyneside recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to North Tyneside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Tyneside.

30 areas within North Tyneside, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. North Shields had the highest rate (193.1 per 1,000) and St Mary's the lowest (30.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in North Tyneside over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Tyneside over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

North Tyneside has an estimated population of 215,025. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Tyneside sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to North Tyneside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.