Crime in Monkseaton: statistics, rates and trends
665 crimes were recorded in Monkseaton in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Monkseaton at a glance
- Crime trends in Monkseaton
- Types of crime in Monkseaton
- Monkseaton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Monkseaton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Monkseaton
- Population and deprivation in Monkseaton
- Questions about crime in Monkseaton
- About this data
665 crimes were recorded in Monkseaton in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 152 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Monkseaton has the 2,647th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Monkseaton | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 665 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.9 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 11,290 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Monkseaton was highest in the year to July 2019 (974 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (665). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 665 | 58.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 698 | 61.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 772 | 68.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 763 | 67.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 798 | 70.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 958 | 84.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 890 | 78.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 974 | 86.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 925 | 81.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Monkseaton 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 shoplifting (+58%) and vehicle crime (+41%). The largest falls were in drugs (-56%) and violence and sexual offences (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 152 | 13.5 | 1.62 | +58% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 13.4 | 0.39 | -40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 11.7 | 0.76 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +23% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +35% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.1 | 0.47 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.7 | 0.56 | +41% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.3 | 1.09 | +86% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.9 | 0.55 | -12% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -56% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.46 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -80% |
Shoplifting in Monkseaton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Monkseaton recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Monkseaton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Monkseaton recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Monkseaton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Monkseaton recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Monkseaton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Monkseaton recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Monkseaton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Monkseaton recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Monkseaton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Monkseaton recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Monkseaton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Monkseaton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Monkseaton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Monkseaton recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Monkseaton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Monkseaton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Monkseaton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Monkseaton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Monkseaton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Monkseaton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Monkseaton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Monkseaton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Monkseaton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Monkseaton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Monkseaton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Monkseaton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Monkseaton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Monkseaton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Monkseaton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay North | 1,115 | 104.7 | +78% |
| St Mary's | 321 | 30.7 | -48% |
| Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | 619 | 57.4 | -3% |
| New York & Murton | 1,167 | 142.5 | +142% |
| Preston with Preston Grange | 779 | 70.0 | +19% |
| Tynemouth | 973 | 92.6 | +57% |
| Shiremoor | 1,050 | 85.7 | +46% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,702 | 131.0 | +122% |
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 Monkseaton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 139 |
| On or near The Nook | 59 |
| On or near Westfield Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Monkseaton | 26 |
| On or near Cauldwell Lane | 24 |
| On or near Carnoustie Court | 19 |
| On or near Harewood Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Earsdon Road | 16 |
| On or near A191 | 13 |
| On or near Chestnut Avenue | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Monkseaton 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 | 226 | 34.0% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 132 | 19.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 120 | 18.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Monkseaton has an estimated population of 11,290. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Monkseaton sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Monkseaton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Monkseaton a safe place to live?
Monkseaton recorded 58.9 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 Monkseaton?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (151).
Is crime in Monkseaton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Monkseaton was down 5% on the year before: 665 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 698 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Monkseaton?
Monkseaton 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 Monkseaton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.