Crime in Monkton: statistics, rates and trends
558 crimes were recorded in Monkton in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (246), anti-social behaviour (94) and criminal damage and arson (65) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,156th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Monkton | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 558 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.6 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 7,791 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Monkton of any year here (558 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 558 | 71.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 699 | 89.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 798 | 102.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 716 | 91.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 676 | 86.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 777 | 99.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 663 | 85.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 718 | 92.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 809 | 103.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
Compared with England and Wales, Monkton recorded notably more other crime (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less other theft (48% below) and vehicle crime (43% below). On the year before, public order fell from 42 to 30 and vehicle crime fell from 30 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 246 | 31.6 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 12.1 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other crime | 34 | 4.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 30 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Monkton; the highest is Simonside and Rekendyke (188.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Hebburn North (54.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Monkton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose | 1,530 | 163.3 | +128% |
| Hebburn South | 768 | 71.5 | 0% |
| Hebburn North | 487 | 54.5 | -24% |
| Fellgate and Hedworth | 695 | 88.3 | +23% |
| Bede | 658 | 114.7 | +60% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,889 | 188.3 | +163% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | +49% |
| Boldon Colliery | 744 | 83.0 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Monkton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Eton Square” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eton Square | 32 |
| On or near Jubilee Court | 28 |
| On or near Campbell Park Road | 24 |
| On or near Monkton Lane | 22 |
| On or near Ushaw Road | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Marr Road | 19 |
| On or near Windsor Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Victoria Terrace | 17 |
| On or near A185 | 15 |
Of the 464 crimes in Monkton with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 169 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 163 | 35.1% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 24.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Monkton has an estimated population of 7,791 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), more households without a car (34%, against 23%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Monkton average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Monkton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Monkton a safe place to live?
Monkton recorded 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,156th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Monkton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 246 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Monkton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Monkton was down 20% on the year before: 558 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 699 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Monkton?
About 7,791 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Monkton?
Monkton 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.