Crime in Hebburn South: statistics, rates and trends
768 crimes were recorded in Hebburn South in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hebburn South
- Questions about crime in Hebburn South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (265), anti-social behaviour (163) and criminal damage and arson (74) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,159th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hebburn South | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 768 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.5 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 10,737 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hebburn South of any year here (768 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 768 | 71.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 922 | 85.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,122 | 104.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 890 | 82.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 945 | 88.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,038 | 96.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,051 | 97.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,087 | 101.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,223 | 113.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hebburn South recorded notably more other crime (41% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (39% below) and other theft (35% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 22 to 32 and anti-social behaviour rose from 138 to 163, while shoplifting fell from 89 to 55 and public order fell from 78 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 24.7 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 15.2 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 5.1 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.0 | 2.1 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hebburn South; the highest is Simonside and Rekendyke (188.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Hebburn North (54.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hebburn South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton | 558 | 71.6 | 0% |
| Hebburn North | 487 | 54.5 | -24% |
| Primrose | 1,530 | 163.3 | +128% |
| Fellgate and Hedworth | 695 | 88.3 | +23% |
| Bede | 658 | 114.7 | +60% |
| Boldon Colliery | 744 | 83.0 | +16% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | +49% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,889 | 188.3 | +163% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Hebburn South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Road” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 66 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 40 |
| On or near Hall Road | 29 |
| On or near Arlington Road | 24 |
| On or near Derwent Avenue | 23 |
| On or near St John'S Walk | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Leslie Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Blue House Road | 16 |
| On or near Mountbatten Avenue | 16 |
Of the 605 crimes in Hebburn South 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 163 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 39.5% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 186 | 30.7% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 159 | 26.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 1.2% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Hebburn South has an estimated population of 10,737 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), less private renting (8.3%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hebburn South average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hebburn South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hebburn South a safe place to live?
Hebburn South recorded 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,159th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Hebburn South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (163).
Is crime in Hebburn South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hebburn South was down 17% on the year before: 768 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 922 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hebburn South?
About 10,737 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hebburn South?
Hebburn South 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.