Crime in Hebburn South: statistics, rates and trends
783 crimes were recorded in Hebburn South in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hebburn South at a glance
- Crime trends in Hebburn South
- Types of crime in Hebburn South
- Hebburn South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hebburn South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hebburn South
- Population and deprivation in Hebburn South
- Questions about crime in Hebburn South
- About this data
783 crimes were recorded in Hebburn South in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 272 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hebburn South has the 2,106th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hebburn South | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 783 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.9 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,737 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hebburn South was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,201 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (783). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 783 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 905 | 84.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,132 | 105.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 894 | 83.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 974 | 90.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,030 | 95.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,043 | 97.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,124 | 104.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,201 | 111.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hebburn South 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+42%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-57%) and drugs (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 272 | 25.3 | 0.74 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 | 16.3 | 1.06 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 7.1 | 1.04 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 5.3 | 0.64 | -32% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -43% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -8% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.3 | 0.92 | -3% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.4 | 1.15 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -57% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.91 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.77 | +60% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hebburn South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hebburn South recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hebburn South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hebburn South recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hebburn South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hebburn South recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hebburn South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hebburn South recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hebburn South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hebburn South recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hebburn South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hebburn South recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hebburn South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hebburn South recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hebburn South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hebburn South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hebburn South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hebburn South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hebburn South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hebburn South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hebburn South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hebburn South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hebburn South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hebburn South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hebburn South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hebburn South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hebburn South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hebburn South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hebburn South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hebburn South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hebburn South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton | 582 | 74.7 | +2% |
| Hebburn North | 519 | 58.1 | -20% |
| Primrose | 1,516 | 161.8 | +122% |
| Fellgate and Hedworth | 706 | 89.7 | +23% |
| Bede | 691 | 120.4 | +65% |
| Boldon Colliery | 784 | 87.4 | +20% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | +53% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,882 | 187.6 | +157% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 71 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Hall Road | 30 |
| On or near Derwent Avenue | 26 |
| On or near St John'S Walk | 26 |
| On or near Arlington Road | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Warwick Road | 17 |
| On or near Blue House Road | 16 |
| On or near Lake View | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hebburn South 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 | 242 | 30.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 186 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 175 | 22.3% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 19.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% |
Hebburn South has an estimated population of 10,737. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hebburn South sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hebburn South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% |
| Social rented homes | 27.7% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Hebburn South a safe place to live?
Hebburn South recorded 72.9 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (175).
Is crime in Hebburn South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hebburn South was down 13% on the year before: 783 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 905 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hebburn South?
Hebburn South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.