Crime in Chirton & Percy Main: statistics, rates and trends
1,707 crimes were recorded in Chirton & Percy Main in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Chirton & Percy Main
- Questions about crime in Chirton & Percy Main
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (569), anti-social behaviour (316) and criminal damage and arson (205) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 656th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Chirton & Percy Main | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,707 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.4 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 12,993 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Chirton & Percy Main of any year here (1,707 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,707 | 131.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,091 | 160.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,248 | 173.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,186 | 168.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,089 | 160.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,688 | 206.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,513 | 193.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,551 | 196.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,703 | 208.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 161 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chirton & Percy Main recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.3 times the national rate), other crime (2.0 times the national rate) and public order (70% above the national rate). On the year before, drugs fell from 74 to 45 and other theft fell from 147 to 91.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 569 | 43.8 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 316 | 24.3 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 205 | 15.8 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 147 | 11.3 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 8.5 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Other theft | 91 | 7.0 | 6.4 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Burglary | 57 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Other crime | 56 | 4.3 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.5 | 3.3 | -39% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chirton & Percy Main; the highest is North Shields (194.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South (55.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chirton & Percy Main |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shields | 2,178 | 194.2 | +48% |
| Preston with Preston Grange | 856 | 76.9 | -41% |
| New York & Murton | 1,178 | 143.9 | +9% |
| Howdon | 1,449 | 100.1 | -24% |
| Tynemouth | 934 | 88.9 | -32% |
| Battle Hill | 943 | 84.2 | -36% |
| Monkseaton | 666 | 59.0 | -55% |
| Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | 595 | 55.2 | -58% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Chirton & Percy Main over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 94 |
| On or near St Stephen'S Way | 61 |
| On or near Meadow Well | 52 |
| On or near Howdon Road | 48 |
| On or near Percy Main | 45 |
| On or near Rothbury Terrace | 35 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 34 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Bawtry Grove | 27 |
| On or near Norham Road | 26 |
Of the 1,391 crimes in Chirton & Percy Main with a recorded outcome, 41% 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 316 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 570 | 41.0% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 390 | 28.0% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 365 | 26.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Chirton & Percy Main has an estimated population of 12,993 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (40%, against 17%), more households without a car (43%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chirton & Percy Main average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Chirton & Percy Main | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 49.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Chirton & Percy Main a safe place to live?
Chirton & Percy Main recorded 131.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 656th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Chirton & Percy Main?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 569 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (316).
Is crime in Chirton & Percy Main going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chirton & Percy Main was down 18% on the year before: 1,707 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,091 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chirton & Percy Main?
About 12,993 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chirton & Percy Main?
Chirton & Percy Main 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.