Crime in Harton: statistics, rates and trends
563 crimes were recorded in Harton in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (180), anti-social behaviour (103) and criminal damage and arson (69) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,292nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Harton | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 563 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.5 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 8,220 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Harton of any year here (563 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 563 | 68.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 617 | 75.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 757 | 92.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 878 | 106.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 924 | 112.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 832 | 101.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 842 | 102.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 859 | 104.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 909 | 110.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (49% below) and violence and sexual offences (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 21 to 27, while public order fell from 56 to 39 and shoplifting fell from 64 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 21.9 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 12.5 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 6.6 | 8.5 | -16% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.3 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Harton; the highest is Simonside and Rekendyke (188.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Whitburn and Marsden (60.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleadon Park | 543 | 73.7 | +8% |
| Horsley Hill | 1,031 | 106.3 | +55% |
| Westoe | 549 | 72.9 | +6% |
| West Park | 1,111 | 144.2 | +111% |
| Whiteleas | 738 | 86.5 | +26% |
| Whitburn and Marsden | 466 | 60.6 | -12% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,889 | 188.3 | +175% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | +56% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Harton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Horsley Hill Square | 49 |
| On or near South Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Bradley Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Bywell Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Centenary Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near The High Road | 17 |
| On or near Dunlop Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Prince Of Wales Close | 14 |
Of the 460 crimes in Harton with a recorded outcome, 36% 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 103 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 167 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 135 | 29.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 27.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
Harton has an estimated population of 8,220 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), less private renting (8.6%, against 20.3%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harton average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Harton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Harton a safe place to live?
Harton recorded 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,292nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Harton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Harton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harton was down 9% on the year before: 563 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 617 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harton?
About 8,220 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harton?
Harton 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.