Crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
481 crimes were recorded in Killingworth, North Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 32% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Killingworth, North Tyneside
- Questions about crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside
- About this data
481 crimes were recorded in Killingworth, North Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 32% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 130 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Killingworth, North Tyneside has the 2,556th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Killingworth, North Tyneside | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 481 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.8 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -32% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 7,907 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside was highest in the year to July 2025 (706 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (481). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 481 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 706 | 89.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 597 | 75.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 675 | 85.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 582 | 73.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 567 | 71.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 623 | 78.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 632 | 79.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 592 | 74.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Killingworth, North Tyneside 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+15%). The largest falls were in other theft (-74%) and shoplifting (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 16.4 | 1.07 | +15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 15.7 | 0.46 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 10.6 | 1.28 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -32% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -38% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.7 | 0.75 | +62% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.5 | 0.40 | -74% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +0% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 0.75 | +100% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.19 | -64% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -83% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -75% |
Anti-social behaviour in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 8 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Killingworth, North Tyneside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Killingworth, North Tyneside 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 down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Killingworth, North Tyneside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Killingworth, North Tyneside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Killingworth, North Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camperdown | 460 | 50.9 | -16% |
| Forest Hall | 923 | 84.8 | +39% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 555 | 73.2 | +20% |
| Longbenton & Benton | 865 | 75.7 | +24% |
| Shiremoor | 1,050 | 85.7 | +41% |
| Wallsend North | 753 | 59.9 | -1% |
| Weetslade | 615 | 56.4 | -7% |
| Battle Hill | 951 | 84.9 | +40% |
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 Killingworth, North Tyneside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Citadel West | 94 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 27 |
| On or near Swindale Drive | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Garth Twenty Four | 13 |
| On or near Windermere Drive | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Bolam Road | 10 |
| On or near Laburnum Court | 10 |
| On or near Garth Twenty Two | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Killingworth, North Tyneside 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 | 164 | 34.1% |
| Not recorded | 130 | 27.0% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 21.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 15.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Killingworth, North Tyneside has an estimated population of 7,907. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Killingworth, North Tyneside sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Killingworth, North Tyneside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Killingworth, North Tyneside a safe place to live?
Killingworth, North Tyneside recorded 60.8 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 Killingworth, North Tyneside?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (124).
Is crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Killingworth, North Tyneside was down 32% on the year before: 481 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 706 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Killingworth, North Tyneside?
Killingworth, North Tyneside 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 Killingworth, North Tyneside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.