Crime in Camperdown: statistics, rates and trends
460 crimes were recorded in Camperdown in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Camperdown at a glance
- Crime trends in Camperdown
- Types of crime in Camperdown
- Camperdown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Camperdown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Camperdown
- Population and deprivation in Camperdown
- Questions about crime in Camperdown
- About this data
460 crimes were recorded in Camperdown in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 182 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Camperdown has the 2,993rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Camperdown | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 460 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.9 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 9,044 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Camperdown was highest in the year to July 2020 (818 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (460). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 460 | 50.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 596 | 65.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 676 | 74.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 740 | 81.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 684 | 75.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 784 | 86.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 818 | 90.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 715 | 79.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 743 | 82.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Camperdown 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 other crime.
The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-29%) and vehicle crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 20.1 | 0.59 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 9.3 | 0.61 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 5.6 | 0.83 | -16% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +7% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.8 | 1.31 | +9% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.5 | 0.52 | -26% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.8 | 0.09 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 0.68 | -50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 0.14 | -69% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Camperdown
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Camperdown recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Camperdown
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Camperdown recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Camperdown
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Camperdown recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Camperdown
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Camperdown recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Camperdown
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Camperdown recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Camperdown
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Camperdown recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Camperdown
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Camperdown recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Camperdown
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Camperdown recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Camperdown
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Camperdown recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Camperdown
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Camperdown recorded 6 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 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Camperdown
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Camperdown recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Camperdown
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Camperdown recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Camperdown
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Camperdown recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Camperdown
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Camperdown recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Camperdown, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Camperdown.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Camperdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth | 481 | 60.8 | +20% |
| Weetslade | 615 | 56.4 | +11% |
| Forest Hall | 923 | 84.8 | +67% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 555 | 73.2 | +44% |
| Longbenton & Benton | 865 | 75.7 | +49% |
| Shiremoor | 1,050 | 85.7 | +69% |
| Wallsend North | 753 | 59.9 | +18% |
| Battle Hill | 951 | 84.9 | +67% |
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 Camperdown over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Front Street | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Lee Street | 22 |
| On or near The Colliers | 22 |
| On or near Kirkwood | 17 |
| On or near March Road | 17 |
| On or near Bowman Drive | 15 |
| On or near Burnside Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Mylord Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Barras Gardens | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Camperdown 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 | 141 | 30.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 113 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 20.7% |
| Not recorded | 84 | 18.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 4.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Camperdown has an estimated population of 9,044. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Camperdown sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Camperdown |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% |
| Social rented homes | 27.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Camperdown a safe place to live?
Camperdown recorded 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Camperdown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Camperdown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Camperdown was down 23% on the year before: 460 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 596 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Camperdown?
Camperdown 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 Camperdown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.