Crime in New York & Murton: statistics, rates and trends
1,167 crimes were recorded in New York & Murton in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in New York & Murton at a glance
- Crime trends in New York & Murton
- Types of crime in New York & Murton
- New York & Murton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in New York & Murton
- What happened after crimes were reported in New York & Murton
- Population and deprivation in New York & Murton
- Questions about crime in New York & Murton
- About this data
1,167 crimes were recorded in New York & Murton in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 325 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, New York & Murton has the 503rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | New York & Murton | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,167 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.5 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 8,189 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in New York & Murton was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,808 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,081). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 1,167 | 142.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,167 | 142.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,133 | 138.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,212 | 148.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,081 | 132.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,420 | 173.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,515 | 185.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,619 | 197.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,808 | 220.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 132 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 118 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
| August 2025 | 117 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in New York & Murton 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, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in burglary (+52%) and shoplifting (+44%). The largest falls were in public order (-43%) and other crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 325 | 39.7 | 1.16 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 288 | 35.2 | 4.24 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 193 | 23.6 | 1.54 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 11.8 | 1.75 | -8% |
| Other theft | 57 | 7.0 | 1.09 | +16% |
| Public order | 56 | 6.8 | 1.03 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 5.0 | 1.02 | +17% |
| Burglary | 35 | 4.3 | 1.21 | +52% |
| Other crime | 26 | 3.2 | 1.50 | -24% |
| Robbery | 17 | 2.1 | 1.54 | +240% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.01 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 1.0 | 0.58 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -89% |
Violence and sexual offences in New York & Murton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. New York & Murton recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 27.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in New York & Murton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. New York & Murton recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in New York & Murton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. New York & Murton recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in New York & Murton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. New York & Murton recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in New York & Murton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. New York & Murton recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in New York & Murton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. New York & Murton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in New York & Murton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. New York & Murton recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in New York & Murton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. New York & Murton recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in New York & Murton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. New York & Murton recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in New York & Murton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. New York & Murton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 240% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in New York & Murton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. New York & Murton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in New York & Murton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. New York & Murton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in New York & Murton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. New York & Murton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in New York & Murton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. New York & Murton 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 89% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to New York & Murton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to New York & Murton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New York & Murton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston with Preston Grange | 779 | 70.0 | -51% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,702 | 131.0 | -8% |
| Monkseaton | 665 | 58.9 | -59% |
| North Shields | 2,165 | 193.1 | +35% |
| Shiremoor | 1,050 | 85.7 | -40% |
| Tynemouth | 973 | 92.6 | -35% |
| Howdon | 1,533 | 105.9 | -26% |
| 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 New York & Murton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 174 |
| On or near Billy Mill Lane | 70 |
| On or near Weldon Place | 52 |
| On or near Greenlea | 47 |
| On or near Bittern Close | 46 |
| On or near Mallard Way | 43 |
| On or near Whitehouse Lane | 38 |
| On or near Cobalt Park Way | 33 |
| On or near Morwick Road | 27 |
| On or near Osprey Drive | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in New York & Murton 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 | 368 | 31.5% |
| Under investigation | 280 | 24.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 262 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 193 | 16.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.3% |
New York & Murton has an estimated population of 8,189. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in New York & Murton sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | New York & Murton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.6% |
| Social rented homes | 32.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
Is New York & Murton a safe place to live?
New York & Murton recorded 142.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 New York & Murton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (288).
Is crime in New York & Murton going up or down?
Recorded crime in New York & Murton was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,167 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,167 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers New York & Murton?
New York & Murton 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 New York & Murton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.