Crime in Battle Hill: statistics, rates and trends
943 crimes were recorded in Battle Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Battle Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Battle Hill
- Types of crime in Battle Hill
- Battle Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Battle Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Battle Hill
- Demographics of Battle Hill
- Questions about crime in Battle Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (294), shoplifting (177) and anti-social behaviour (128) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,706th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Battle Hill | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 943 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.2 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 11,202 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Battle Hill of any year here (943 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 943 | 84.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,156 | 103.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,167 | 104.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,298 | 115.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,046 | 93.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,315 | 117.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,345 | 120.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,377 | 122.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,316 | 117.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 88 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
Compared with England and Wales, Battle Hill recorded notably more shoplifting (87% above the national rate), other crime (39% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (27% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (64% below) and drugs (26% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 31 to 37, while other theft fell from 79 to 26 and anti-social behaviour fell from 190 to 128.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 294 | 26.2 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 177 | 15.8 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 11.4 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 8.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 77 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +14% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.3 | 6.4 | -67% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Battle Hill; the highest is Wallsend Central (165.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Wallsend North (58.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Battle Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howdon | 1,449 | 100.1 | +19% |
| Wallsend North | 731 | 58.2 | -31% |
| Wallsend Central | 1,579 | 165.2 | +96% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 549 | 72.4 | -14% |
| Shiremoor | 1,041 | 85.0 | +1% |
| New York & Murton | 1,178 | 143.9 | +71% |
| Forest Hall | 969 | 89.0 | +6% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,707 | 131.4 | +56% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Battle Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (158).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 158 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 135 |
| On or near Embleton Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Blackhill Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Barr Close | 25 |
| On or near Weardale Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Bellshill Close | 20 |
| On or near Prospect Avenue North | 18 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 16 |
Of the 815 crimes in Battle Hill with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 302 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 258 | 31.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 198 | 24.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Battle Hill has an estimated population of 11,202 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and more social housing (23%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Battle Hill average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Battle Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Battle Hill a safe place to live?
Battle Hill recorded 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,706th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Battle Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 294 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (177).
Is crime in Battle Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Battle Hill was down 18% on the year before: 943 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,156 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Battle Hill?
About 11,202 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Battle Hill?
Battle Hill is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.