Crime in Primrose, South Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
1,516 crimes were recorded in Primrose, South Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Primrose, South Tyneside at a glance
- Crime trends in Primrose, South Tyneside
- Types of crime in Primrose, South Tyneside
- Primrose, South Tyneside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Primrose, South Tyneside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Primrose, South Tyneside
- Population and deprivation in Primrose, South Tyneside
- Questions about crime in Primrose, South Tyneside
- About this data
1,516 crimes were recorded in Primrose, South Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 433 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Primrose, South Tyneside has the 350th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Primrose, South Tyneside | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,516 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 161.8 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,368 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Primrose, South Tyneside was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,872 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,457). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 1,516 | 161.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,872 | 199.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,604 | 171.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,684 | 179.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,457 | 155.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,525 | 162.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,612 | 172.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,757 | 187.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,796 | 191.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 128 |
| June 2026 | 140 |
| May 2026 | 180 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 154 |
| October 2025 | 171 |
| September 2025 | 129 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Primrose, South Tyneside 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+85%). The largest falls were in drugs (-42%) and shoplifting (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 433 | 46.2 | 1.35 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 320 | 34.2 | 4.12 | -37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 240 | 25.6 | 1.67 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 131 | 14.0 | 2.06 | -19% |
| Public order | 97 | 10.4 | 1.56 | -17% |
| Burglary | 61 | 6.5 | 1.84 | -10% |
| Other theft | 59 | 6.3 | 0.98 | -17% |
| Other crime | 49 | 5.2 | 2.48 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 5.1 | 1.04 | +85% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.7 | 0.82 | -42% |
| Robbery | 24 | 2.6 | 1.90 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.2 | 1.21 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.1 | 1.30 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.9 | 0.51 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Primrose, South Tyneside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 433 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Primrose, South Tyneside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Primrose, South Tyneside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Primrose, South Tyneside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Primrose, South Tyneside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Primrose, South Tyneside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Primrose, South Tyneside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Primrose, South Tyneside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Primrose, South Tyneside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Primrose, South Tyneside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Primrose, South Tyneside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Primrose, South Tyneside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than 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.
Bicycle theft in Primrose, South Tyneside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Primrose, South Tyneside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Primrose, South Tyneside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Primrose, South Tyneside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Primrose, South Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton | 582 | 74.7 | -54% |
| Bede | 691 | 120.4 | -26% |
| Hebburn North | 519 | 58.1 | -64% |
| Fellgate and Hedworth | 706 | 89.7 | -45% |
| Hebburn South | 783 | 72.9 | -55% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,882 | 187.6 | +16% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | -31% |
| Boldon Colliery | 784 | 87.4 | -46% |
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 Primrose, South Tyneside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Monkton Road | 227 |
| On or near Abbey Drive | 95 |
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Jarrow Bus Station | 48 |
| On or near Monkton Terrace | 43 |
| On or near Elberfeld Court | 40 |
| On or near Buxton Close | 30 |
| On or near Bywell Terrace | 29 |
| On or near Railway Street | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Primrose, South Tyneside 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 | 504 | 33.2% |
| Under investigation | 400 | 26.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 312 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 240 | 15.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.2% |
Primrose, South Tyneside has an estimated population of 9,368. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Primrose, South Tyneside sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Primrose, South Tyneside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.2% |
| Social rented homes | 39.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.4% |
Is Primrose, South Tyneside a safe place to live?
Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 161.8 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 Primrose, South Tyneside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 433 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (320).
Is crime in Primrose, South Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Primrose, South Tyneside was down 19% on the year before: 1,516 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,872 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Primrose, South Tyneside?
Primrose, South Tyneside 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 Primrose, South Tyneside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.