Crime in Monkton: statistics, rates and trends
582 crimes were recorded in Monkton in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
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582 crimes were recorded in Monkton in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 250 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Monkton has the 2,040th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Monkton | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 582 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.7 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 7,791 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Monkton was highest in the year to July 2024 (827 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (582). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 582 | 74.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 703 | 90.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 827 | 106.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 687 | 88.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 676 | 86.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 760 | 97.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 670 | 86.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 735 | 94.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 819 | 105.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Monkton 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 other theft (+12%). The largest falls were in public order (-48%) and burglary (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 250 | 32.1 | 0.94 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 13.1 | 0.85 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 8.6 | 1.27 | -17% |
| Other crime | 38 | 4.9 | 2.31 | +322% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +12% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -48% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.5 | 0.70 | +0% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.0 | 0.83 | -26% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.20 | -74% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -77% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Monkton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Monkton recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 43.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Monkton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Monkton recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Monkton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Monkton recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Monkton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Monkton recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 322% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Monkton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Monkton recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Monkton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Monkton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Monkton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Monkton recorded 27 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Monkton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Monkton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Monkton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Monkton 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 74% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Monkton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Monkton recorded 4 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 up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Monkton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Monkton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Monkton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Monkton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Monkton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Monkton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Monkton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Monkton recorded 2 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Monkton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Monkton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Monkton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose | 1,516 | 161.8 | +117% |
| Hebburn South | 783 | 72.9 | -2% |
| Hebburn North | 519 | 58.1 | -22% |
| Fellgate and Hedworth | 706 | 89.7 | +20% |
| Bede | 691 | 120.4 | +61% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,882 | 187.6 | +151% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | +49% |
| Boldon Colliery | 784 | 87.4 | +17% |
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 Monkton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eton Square | 38 |
| On or near Jubilee Court | 29 |
| On or near Campbell Park Road | 23 |
| On or near Ushaw Road | 23 |
| On or near Marr Road | 20 |
| On or near Windsor Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Monkton Lane | 18 |
| On or near Victoria Terrace | 17 |
| On or near A185 | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Monkton 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 | 183 | 31.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 159 | 27.3% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 19.9% |
| Not recorded | 102 | 17.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Monkton has an estimated population of 7,791. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Monkton sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Monkton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.9% |
| Social rented homes | 30.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.3% |
Is Monkton a safe place to live?
Monkton recorded 74.7 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 Monkton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Monkton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Monkton was down 17% on the year before: 582 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 703 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Monkton?
Monkton 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 Monkton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.