Crime in Hebburn North: statistics, rates and trends
519 crimes were recorded in Hebburn North in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hebburn North at a glance
- Crime trends in Hebburn North
- Types of crime in Hebburn North
- Hebburn North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hebburn North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hebburn North
- Population and deprivation in Hebburn North
- Questions about crime in Hebburn North
- About this data
519 crimes were recorded in Hebburn North in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 225 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hebburn North has the 2,679th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hebburn North | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 519 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.1 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -28% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 8,933 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hebburn North was highest in the year to July 2018 (966 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (519). Over the whole period it fell 46%, 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 | 519 | 58.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 721 | 80.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 961 | 107.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 956 | 107.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 898 | 100.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 901 | 100.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 914 | 102.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 894 | 100.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 966 | 108.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hebburn North 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. The largest falls were in drugs (-71%) and public order (-54%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 25.2 | 0.74 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 11.0 | 0.72 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 7.3 | 1.07 | -8% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -54% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -29% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.5 | 1.17 | +5% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +15% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -71% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.58 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hebburn North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hebburn North recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hebburn North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hebburn North recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hebburn North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hebburn North recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hebburn North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hebburn North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hebburn North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hebburn North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hebburn North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hebburn North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hebburn North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hebburn North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hebburn North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hebburn North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hebburn North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hebburn North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hebburn North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hebburn North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hebburn North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hebburn North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hebburn North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hebburn North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hebburn North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hebburn North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hebburn North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hebburn North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hebburn North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton | 582 | 74.7 | +29% |
| Hebburn South | 783 | 72.9 | +26% |
| Primrose | 1,516 | 161.8 | +179% |
| Fellgate and Hedworth | 706 | 89.7 | +54% |
| Bede | 691 | 120.4 | +107% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,882 | 187.6 | +223% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | +92% |
| Boldon Colliery | 784 | 87.4 | +50% |
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 Hebburn North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Walsh Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Lumley Court | 21 |
| On or near Aln Street | 20 |
| On or near Hedgeley Road | 17 |
| On or near Albert Street | 16 |
| On or near Whickham Road | 16 |
| On or near Beech Street | 15 |
| On or near Hebburn | 15 |
| On or near Witton Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hebburn North 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 | 151 | 29.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 146 | 28.1% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 21.0% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 18.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Hebburn North has an estimated population of 8,933. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hebburn North sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hebburn North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.7% |
| Social rented homes | 29.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Hebburn North a safe place to live?
Hebburn North recorded 58.1 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 Hebburn North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Hebburn North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hebburn North was down 28% on the year before: 519 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 721 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hebburn North?
Hebburn North 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 Hebburn North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.