Crime in Howdon: statistics, rates and trends
1,533 crimes were recorded in Howdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
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1,533 crimes were recorded in Howdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 592 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Howdon has the 1,095th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Howdon | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,533 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.9 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 14,476 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Howdon was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,784 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,533). 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 | 1,533 | 105.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,986 | 137.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,128 | 147.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,189 | 151.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,962 | 135.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,409 | 166.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,503 | 172.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,784 | 192.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,348 | 162.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 207 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Howdon 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.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+16%). The largest falls were in drugs (-40%) and public order (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 592 | 40.9 | 1.19 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 273 | 18.9 | 1.23 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 153 | 10.6 | 1.56 | -18% |
| Public order | 106 | 7.3 | 1.10 | -31% |
| Other theft | 104 | 7.2 | 1.12 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 5.0 | 0.61 | +16% |
| Burglary | 59 | 4.1 | 1.15 | -20% |
| Other crime | 56 | 3.9 | 1.83 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.5 | 0.72 | -22% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.1 | 0.65 | -40% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.0 | 0.77 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.57 | -56% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.59 | -46% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -29% |
Violence and sexual offences in Howdon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Howdon recorded 592 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Howdon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Howdon recorded 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Howdon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Howdon recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Howdon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Howdon recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Howdon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Howdon recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Howdon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Howdon recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Howdon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Howdon recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Howdon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Howdon recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Howdon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Howdon recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Howdon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Howdon recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Howdon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Howdon recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Howdon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Howdon recorded 8 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 56% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Howdon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Howdon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Howdon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Howdon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Howdon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Howdon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Howdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hill | 951 | 84.9 | -20% |
| Wallsend Central | 1,583 | 165.6 | +56% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,702 | 131.0 | +24% |
| New York & Murton | 1,167 | 142.5 | +35% |
| Wallsend North | 753 | 59.9 | -43% |
| Preston with Preston Grange | 779 | 70.0 | -34% |
| North Shields | 2,165 | 193.1 | +82% |
| Shiremoor | 1,050 | 85.7 | -19% |
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 Howdon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marske Road | 49 |
| On or near Dovecrest Court | 39 |
| On or near Howdon | 39 |
| On or near Clavering Street | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Threap Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Firtrees Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Edward Road | 31 |
| On or near Kent Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Howdon 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 | 467 | 30.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 374 | 24.4% |
| Under investigation | 351 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 273 | 17.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 0.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 11 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.1% |
Howdon has an estimated population of 14,476. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Howdon sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Howdon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.8% |
| Social rented homes | 39.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.4% |
Is Howdon a safe place to live?
Howdon recorded 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Howdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 592 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (273).
Is crime in Howdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Howdon was down 23% on the year before: 1,533 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,986 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Howdon?
Howdon 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 Howdon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.