Crime in Chirton & Percy Main: statistics, rates and trends
1,702 crimes were recorded in Chirton & Percy Main in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chirton & Percy Main at a glance
- Crime trends in Chirton & Percy Main
- Types of crime in Chirton & Percy Main
- Chirton & Percy Main compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chirton & Percy Main
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chirton & Percy Main
- Population and deprivation in Chirton & Percy Main
- Questions about crime in Chirton & Percy Main
- About this data
1,702 crimes were recorded in Chirton & Percy Main in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 582 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chirton & Percy Main has the 668th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chirton & Percy Main | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,702 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.0 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 12,993 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chirton & Percy Main was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,761 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,702). 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 | 1,702 | 131.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,142 | 164.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,251 | 173.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,162 | 166.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,078 | 159.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,761 | 212.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,473 | 190.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,539 | 195.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,731 | 210.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 130 |
| June 2026 | 135 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| April 2026 | 138 |
| March 2026 | 154 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 171 |
| November 2025 | 165 |
| October 2025 | 196 |
| September 2025 | 145 |
| August 2025 | 156 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chirton & Percy Main 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, criminal damage and arson. The largest falls were in robbery (-62%) and drugs (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 582 | 44.8 | 1.31 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 307 | 23.6 | 1.54 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 208 | 16.0 | 2.36 | -17% |
| Public order | 144 | 11.1 | 1.67 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 99 | 7.6 | 0.92 | -20% |
| Other theft | 96 | 7.4 | 1.16 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 4.7 | 0.95 | -15% |
| Other crime | 58 | 4.5 | 2.11 | -3% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.8 | 1.09 | -29% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.4 | 1.04 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.6 | 1.66 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.2 | 1.40 | +7% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.51 | -62% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chirton & Percy Main
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 582 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chirton & Percy Main
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chirton & Percy Main
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chirton & Percy Main
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chirton & Percy Main
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chirton & Percy Main
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chirton & Percy Main
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chirton & Percy Main
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chirton & Percy Main
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chirton & Percy Main
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chirton & Percy Main
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chirton & Percy Main
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chirton & Percy Main
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chirton & Percy Main
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chirton & Percy Main recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chirton & Percy Main, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chirton & Percy Main.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chirton & Percy Main |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shields | 2,165 | 193.1 | +47% |
| Preston with Preston Grange | 779 | 70.0 | -47% |
| New York & Murton | 1,167 | 142.5 | +9% |
| Howdon | 1,533 | 105.9 | -19% |
| Tynemouth | 973 | 92.6 | -29% |
| Battle Hill | 951 | 84.9 | -35% |
| Monkseaton | 665 | 58.9 | -55% |
| Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | 619 | 57.4 | -56% |
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 Chirton & Percy Main over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 90 |
| On or near St Stephen'S Way | 58 |
| On or near Meadow Well | 50 |
| On or near Howdon Road | 48 |
| On or near Percy Main | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Mindrum Terrace | 31 |
| On or near Rothbury Terrace | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Bawtry Grove | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chirton & Percy Main 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 | 590 | 34.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 378 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 359 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 307 | 18.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 1.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Chirton & Percy Main has an estimated population of 12,993. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chirton & Percy Main sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chirton & Percy Main |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.2% |
| Social rented homes | 40.5% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 49.8% |
Is Chirton & Percy Main a safe place to live?
Chirton & Percy Main recorded 131.0 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 Chirton & Percy Main?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 582 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (307).
Is crime in Chirton & Percy Main going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chirton & Percy Main was down 21% on the year before: 1,702 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,142 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chirton & Percy Main?
Chirton & Percy Main 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 Chirton & Percy Main. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.