Crime in Beacon and Bents: statistics, rates and trends
1,977 crimes were recorded in Beacon and Bents in the 12 months to July 2026, 255.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Beacon and Bents at a glance
- Crime trends in Beacon and Bents
- Types of crime in Beacon and Bents
- Beacon and Bents compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beacon and Bents
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beacon and Bents
- Population and deprivation in Beacon and Bents
- Questions about crime in Beacon and Bents
- About this data
1,977 crimes were recorded in Beacon and Bents in the 12 months to July 2026, 255.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 607 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beacon and Bents has the 115th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beacon and Bents | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,977 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 255.6 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 7,735 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beacon and Bents was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,248 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,977). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,977 | 255.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,547 | 329.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,638 | 341.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,689 | 347.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,547 | 329.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,529 | 327.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,524 | 326.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,041 | 393.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,248 | 419.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 205 |
| June 2026 | 199 |
| May 2026 | 164 |
| April 2026 | 154 |
| March 2026 | 160 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 164 |
| November 2025 | 181 |
| October 2025 | 204 |
| September 2025 | 166 |
| August 2025 | 209 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beacon and Bents 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-48%) and possession of weapons (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 607 | 78.5 | 2.29 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 477 | 61.7 | 4.02 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 290 | 37.5 | 4.53 | -48% |
| Public order | 157 | 20.3 | 3.05 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 127 | 16.4 | 2.42 | -23% |
| Other theft | 77 | 10.0 | 1.56 | -29% |
| Burglary | 50 | 6.5 | 1.83 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 5.7 | 1.15 | -10% |
| Other crime | 41 | 5.3 | 2.51 | -13% |
| Drugs | 39 | 5.0 | 1.54 | -28% |
| Robbery | 29 | 3.7 | 2.78 | +71% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.8 | 1.86 | -42% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.7 | 2.04 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.6 | 0.92 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beacon and Bents
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beacon and Bents recorded 607 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (78.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 30.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beacon and Bents
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beacon and Bents recorded 477 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 24.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beacon and Bents
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beacon and Bents recorded 290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beacon and Bents
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beacon and Bents recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beacon and Bents
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beacon and Bents recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beacon and Bents
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beacon and Bents recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beacon and Bents
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beacon and Bents recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beacon and Bents
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beacon and Bents recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beacon and Bents
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beacon and Bents recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beacon and Bents
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beacon and Bents recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beacon and Bents
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beacon and Bents recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beacon and Bents
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beacon and Bents recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beacon and Bents
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beacon and Bents recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beacon and Bents
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beacon and Bents recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beacon and Bents, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beacon and Bents.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beacon and Bents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westoe | 595 | 79.0 | -69% |
| Horsley Hill | 1,075 | 110.9 | -57% |
| West Park | 1,081 | 140.4 | -45% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,882 | 187.6 | -27% |
| Harton | 576 | 70.1 | -73% |
| Cleadon Park | 527 | 71.5 | -72% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | -56% |
| Whiteleas | 781 | 91.5 | -64% |
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 Beacon and Bents over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 502 |
| On or near Parking Area | 276 |
| On or near Supermarket | 151 |
| On or near Ferry Street | 137 |
| On or near Franklin Street | 91 |
| On or near Caer Urfa Close | 58 |
| On or near George Scott Street | 46 |
| On or near B1303 | 40 |
| On or near Shortridge Street | 32 |
| On or near Romilly Street | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beacon and Bents 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 618 | 31.3% |
| Not recorded | 477 | 24.1% |
| Under investigation | 398 | 20.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 357 | 18.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 70 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% |
Beacon and Bents has an estimated population of 7,735. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beacon and Bents sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beacon and Bents |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.0% |
| Private rented homes | 23.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 43.9% |
Is Beacon and Bents a safe place to live?
Beacon and Bents recorded 255.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Beacon and Bents?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 607 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (477).
Is crime in Beacon and Bents going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beacon and Bents was down 22% on the year before: 1,977 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,547 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beacon and Bents?
Beacon and Bents is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Beacon and Bents. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.