Crime in Howdon: statistics, rates and trends
1,449 crimes were recorded in Howdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 27% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (557), anti-social behaviour (264) and criminal damage and arson (154) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,239th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Howdon | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,449 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.1 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -27% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 14,476 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Howdon of any year here (1,449 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,449 | 100.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,975 | 136.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,155 | 148.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,193 | 151.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,966 | 135.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,337 | 161.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,514 | 173.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,766 | 191.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,422 | 167.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 123 |
| July 2026 | 143 |
| June 2026 | 124 |
| May 2026 | 147 |
| April 2026 | 166 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 140 |
| October 2025 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 144 |
Compared with England and Wales, Howdon recorded notably more other crime (73% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (58% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (49% below) and shoplifting (41% below). On the year before, drugs fell from 57 to 24 and public order fell from 154 to 97.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 557 | 38.5 | 34.2 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 264 | 18.2 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 154 | 10.6 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Public order | 97 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Other theft | 96 | 6.6 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Other crime | 53 | 3.7 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -58% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Howdon; the highest is North Shields (194.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Wallsend North (58.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Howdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill | 943 | 84.2 | -16% |
| Wallsend Central | 1,579 | 165.2 | +65% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,707 | 131.4 | +31% |
| New York & Murton | 1,178 | 143.9 | +44% |
| Wallsend North | 731 | 58.2 | -42% |
| Preston with Preston Grange | 856 | 76.9 | -23% |
| North Shields | 2,178 | 194.2 | +94% |
| Shiremoor | 1,041 | 85.0 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Howdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Marske Road” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marske Road | 49 |
| On or near Dovecrest Court | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Firtrees Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Howdon | 32 |
| On or near Threap Gardens | 32 |
| On or near Edward Road | 31 |
| On or near Gilsland Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Beal Gardens | 26 |
Of the 1,185 crimes in Howdon with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 264 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 438 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 381 | 32.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 310 | 26.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 12 | 1.0% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Howdon has an estimated population of 14,476 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), more households without a car (41%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Howdon average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Howdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 39.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Howdon a safe place to live?
Howdon recorded 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,239th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Howdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 557 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (264).
Is crime in Howdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Howdon was down 27% on the year before: 1,449 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,975 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Howdon?
About 14,476 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Howdon?
Howdon 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.