Crime in Bede, South Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
658 crimes were recorded in Bede, South Tyneside in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bede, South Tyneside at a glance
- Crime trends in Bede, South Tyneside
- Types of crime in Bede, South Tyneside
- Bede, South Tyneside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bede, South Tyneside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bede, South Tyneside
- Demographics of Bede, South Tyneside
- Questions about crime in Bede, South Tyneside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (219), shoplifting (102) and anti-social behaviour (84) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 916th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bede, South Tyneside | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 658 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.7 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 5,737 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bede, South Tyneside peaked in the year to August 2018 (905 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (609). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 658 | 114.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 826 | 144.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 882 | 153.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 808 | 140.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 609 | 106.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 728 | 126.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 769 | 134.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 828 | 144.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 905 | 157.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bede, South Tyneside recorded notably more shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate), other crime (73% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (65% above the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 110 to 64 and other crime fell from 33 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 38.2 | 34.2 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 17.8 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 14.6 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 11.2 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Public order | 54 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 40 | 7.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.7 | 2.1 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 2.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bede, South Tyneside; the highest is Simonside and Rekendyke (188.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Monkton (71.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bede, South Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | -7% |
| Fellgate and Hedworth | 695 | 88.3 | -23% |
| Primrose | 1,530 | 163.3 | +42% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,889 | 188.3 | +64% |
| Boldon Colliery | 744 | 83.0 | -28% |
| Monkton | 558 | 71.6 | -38% |
| Whiteleas | 738 | 86.5 | -25% |
| West Park | 1,111 | 144.2 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Bede, South Tyneside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (80).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Perth Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Tavistock Place | 25 |
| On or near Luss Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Gretna Drive | 22 |
| On or near Iona Road | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Chillingham Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Oban Street | 15 |
Of the 574 crimes in Bede, South Tyneside with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 235 | 40.9% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 171 | 29.8% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 24.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.3% | 34.5% |
Bede, South Tyneside has an estimated population of 5,737 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (52%, against 17%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (5.5%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bede, South Tyneside average decile 1.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bede, South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 52.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bede, South Tyneside a safe place to live?
Bede, South Tyneside recorded 114.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 916th 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 Bede, South Tyneside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 219 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (102).
Is crime in Bede, South Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bede, South Tyneside was down 20% on the year before: 658 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 826 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bede, South Tyneside?
About 5,737 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bede, South Tyneside?
Bede, South Tyneside 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.