Crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
509 crimes were recorded in Killingworth, North Tyneside in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside at a glance
- Crime trends in Killingworth, North Tyneside
- Types of crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside
- Killingworth, North Tyneside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Killingworth, North Tyneside
- Demographics of Killingworth, North Tyneside
- Questions about crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (130), violence and sexual offences (129) and shoplifting (91) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,460th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Killingworth, North Tyneside | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 509 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.4 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 7,907 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside of any year here (509 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 509 | 64.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 665 | 84.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 634 | 80.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 672 | 85.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 583 | 73.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 575 | 72.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 616 | 77.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 627 | 79.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 602 | 76.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
Compared with England and Wales, Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded notably more shoplifting (36% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (52% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 67 to 20 and shoplifting fell from 134 to 91.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 16.4 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 16.3 | 34.2 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 91 | 11.5 | 8.5 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.9 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -70% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Killingworth, North Tyneside; the highest is Forest Hall (89.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Camperdown (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Killingworth, North Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camperdown | 462 | 51.1 | -21% |
| Forest Hall | 969 | 89.0 | +38% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 549 | 72.4 | +12% |
| Longbenton & Benton | 841 | 73.6 | +14% |
| Shiremoor | 1,041 | 85.0 | +32% |
| Wallsend North | 731 | 58.2 | -10% |
| Weetslade | 599 | 54.9 | -15% |
| Battle Hill | 943 | 84.2 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Killingworth, North Tyneside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Citadel West” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Citadel West | 103 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near Swindale Drive | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Garth Twenty Four | 17 |
| On or near Windermere Drive | 12 |
| On or near Bolam Road | 10 |
| On or near Redwood Close | 10 |
| On or near Goodwood | 9 |
Of the 379 crimes in Killingworth, North Tyneside with a recorded outcome, 45% 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 130 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 44.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 34.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 18.5% | 4.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 1.1% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
Killingworth, North Tyneside has an estimated population of 7,907 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.4%, against 20.3%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Killingworth, North Tyneside average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Killingworth, North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Killingworth, North Tyneside a safe place to live?
Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,460th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (129).
Is crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside was down 23% on the year before: 509 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 665 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Killingworth, North Tyneside?
About 7,907 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Killingworth, North Tyneside?
Killingworth, North Tyneside 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.