Crime in South Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends

15,836 crimes were recorded in South Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 5,180 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, South Tyneside has the 89th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in South Tyneside was highest in the year to July 2018 (21,478 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (15,836). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 South 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in robbery (+40%) and other crime (+23%). The largest falls were in drugs (-41%) and public order (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in South Tyneside

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Tyneside recorded 5,180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in South Tyneside

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Tyneside recorded 2,999 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in South Tyneside

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Tyneside recorded 2,023 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in South Tyneside

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Tyneside recorded 1,542 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in South Tyneside

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Tyneside recorded 1,031 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in South Tyneside

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Tyneside recorded 748 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in South Tyneside

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Tyneside recorded 583 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in South Tyneside

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Tyneside recorded 581 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in South Tyneside

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Tyneside recorded 432 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in South Tyneside

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Tyneside recorded 274 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 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 South Tyneside

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Tyneside recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in South Tyneside

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Tyneside recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in South Tyneside

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Tyneside recorded 77 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 24% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in South Tyneside

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Tyneside recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

25 areas within South Tyneside, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Beacon and Bents had the highest rate (255.6 per 1,000) and Cleadon the lowest (25.9). 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 South Tyneside over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South 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.

South Tyneside has an estimated population of 151,393. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Tyneside sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. 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 South Tyneside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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