Crime in New York & Murton: statistics, rates and trends
1,178 crimes were recorded in New York & Murton in the 12 months to August 2026, 143.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of New York & Murton
- Questions about crime in New York & Murton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (316), shoplifting (292) and anti-social behaviour (205) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 487th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | New York & Murton | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,178 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 143.9 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 8,189 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in New York & Murton peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,848 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,084). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,178 | 143.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,188 | 145.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,131 | 138.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,216 | 148.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,084 | 132.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,355 | 165.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,554 | 189.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,553 | 189.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,848 | 225.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 128 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, New York & Murton recorded notably more shoplifting (4.2 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (77% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (63% above the national rate). On the year before, burglary rose from 24 to 37 and shoplifting rose from 214 to 292, while public order fell from 94 to 63 and other crime fell from 35 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 316 | 38.6 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 292 | 35.7 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 205 | 25.0 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 12.0 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Public order | 63 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Other theft | 60 | 7.3 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Burglary | 37 | 4.5 | 3.6 | +54% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Other crime | 26 | 3.2 | 2.1 | -26% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than New York & Murton; the highest is North Shields (194.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Monkseaton (59.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New York & Murton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston with Preston Grange | 856 | 76.9 | -47% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,707 | 131.4 | -9% |
| Monkseaton | 666 | 59.0 | -59% |
| North Shields | 2,178 | 194.2 | +35% |
| Shiremoor | 1,041 | 85.0 | -41% |
| Tynemouth | 934 | 88.9 | -38% |
| Howdon | 1,449 | 100.1 | -30% |
| Battle Hill | 943 | 84.2 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in New York & Murton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (164).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 164 |
| On or near Billy Mill Lane | 84 |
| On or near Bittern Close | 57 |
| On or near Greenlea | 46 |
| On or near Mallard Way | 44 |
| On or near Weldon Place | 44 |
| On or near Whitehouse Lane | 33 |
| On or near Cobalt Park Way | 31 |
| On or near Morwick Road | 31 |
| On or near Truro Grove | 27 |
Of the 973 crimes in New York & Murton with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 205 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 358 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 297 | 30.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 266 | 27.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
New York & Murton has an estimated population of 8,189 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (33%, against 17%), more households without a car (33%, against 23%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up New York & Murton average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | New York & Murton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is New York & Murton a safe place to live?
New York & Murton recorded 143.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 487th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in New York & Murton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 316 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (292).
Is crime in New York & Murton going up or down?
Recorded crime in New York & Murton was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,178 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,188 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of New York & Murton?
About 8,189 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers New York & Murton?
New York & Murton 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.