Crime in Harton: statistics, rates and trends
576 crimes were recorded in Harton in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
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576 crimes were recorded in Harton in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 186 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harton has the 2,219th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harton | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 576 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.1 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 8,220 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harton was highest in the year to July 2018 (928 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (576). 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 | 576 | 70.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 606 | 73.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 767 | 93.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 890 | 108.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 898 | 109.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 835 | 101.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 872 | 106.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 845 | 102.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 928 | 112.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harton 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+29%) and criminal damage and arson (+12%). The largest falls were in public order (-29%) and shoplifting (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 22.6 | 0.66 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 12.5 | 0.82 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 9.0 | 1.33 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 6.3 | 0.76 | -24% |
| Public order | 40 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -29% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +29% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.7 | 1.27 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.3 | 0.47 | +138% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.8 | 0.56 | -17% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.2 | 1.48 | +900% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.00 | +33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.27 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Harton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harton recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Harton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harton recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harton recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harton recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harton recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Harton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harton recorded 10 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 900% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Harton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Harton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Harton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleadon Park | 527 | 71.5 | +2% |
| Horsley Hill | 1,075 | 110.9 | +58% |
| Westoe | 595 | 79.0 | +13% |
| West Park | 1,081 | 140.4 | +100% |
| Whiteleas | 781 | 91.5 | +31% |
| Whitburn and Marsden | 454 | 59.0 | -16% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,882 | 187.6 | +168% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | +59% |
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 Harton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near South Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Horsley Hill Square | 46 |
| On or near Bywell Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Centenary Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near The High Road | 16 |
| On or near Dunlop Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Prince Of Wales Close | 14 |
| On or near Tanfield Gardens | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harton 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 | 175 | 30.4% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 23.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 131 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 17.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% |
Harton has an estimated population of 8,220. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harton sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% |
| Social rented homes | 30.3% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Harton a safe place to live?
Harton recorded 70.1 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 Harton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Harton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harton was down 5% on the year before: 576 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 606 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harton?
Harton 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 Harton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.