Crime in Forest Hall: statistics, rates and trends
969 crimes were recorded in Forest Hall in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Forest Hall at a glance
- Crime trends in Forest Hall
- Types of crime in Forest Hall
- Forest Hall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Forest Hall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Forest Hall
- Demographics of Forest Hall
- Questions about crime in Forest Hall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (266), shoplifting (165) and anti-social behaviour (144) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,528th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Forest Hall | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 969 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.0 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 10,889 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Forest Hall peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,406 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (882). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 969 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 882 | 81.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,089 | 100.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 985 | 90.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 988 | 90.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,255 | 115.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,252 | 115.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,406 | 129.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,181 | 108.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 136 |
| July 2026 | 139 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
Compared with England and Wales, Forest Hall recorded notably more shoplifting (79% above the national rate), other crime (48% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (46% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (43% below) and violence and sexual offences (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 73 to 165 and other crime rose from 20 to 34, while violence and sexual offences fell from 314 to 266.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 24.4 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 165 | 15.2 | 8.5 | +126% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 13.2 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 9.8 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Public order | 74 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.1 | 2.1 | +70% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Forest Hall; the highest is Wallsend Central (165.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Camperdown (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Forest Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth | 509 | 64.4 | -28% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 549 | 72.4 | -19% |
| Longbenton & Benton | 841 | 73.6 | -17% |
| Wallsend North | 731 | 58.2 | -35% |
| Camperdown | 462 | 51.1 | -43% |
| Battle Hill | 943 | 84.2 | -5% |
| Shiremoor | 1,041 | 85.0 | -4% |
| Wallsend Central | 1,579 | 165.2 | +86% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Forest Hall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Burn Avenue” (149).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Burn Avenue | 149 |
| On or near Elizabeth Court | 45 |
| On or near Otterburn Close | 40 |
| On or near Oswin Road | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near Rocket Way | 30 |
| On or near Roseberry Grange | 24 |
| On or near Whitfield Road | 24 |
| On or near Delaval Road | 22 |
| On or near Mowbray Road | 20 |
Of the 825 crimes in Forest Hall with a recorded outcome, 40% 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 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 327 | 39.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 305 | 37.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 153 | 18.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Forest Hall has an estimated population of 10,889 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Forest Hall average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Forest Hall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Forest Hall a safe place to live?
Forest Hall recorded 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,528th 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 Forest Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (165).
Is crime in Forest Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Forest Hall was up 10% on the year before: 969 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 882 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Forest Hall?
About 10,889 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Forest Hall?
Forest Hall 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.