Crime in Primrose, South Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
1,530 crimes were recorded in Primrose, South Tyneside in the 12 months to August 2026, 163.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Primrose, South Tyneside
- Questions about crime in Primrose, South Tyneside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (423), shoplifting (343) and anti-social behaviour (251) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 351st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Primrose, South Tyneside | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,530 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 163.3 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 9,368 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Primrose, South Tyneside peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,792 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,443). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,530 | 163.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,792 | 191.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,670 | 178.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,717 | 183.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,443 | 154.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,485 | 158.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,611 | 172.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,778 | 189.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,770 | 188.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 132 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Primrose, South Tyneside recorded notably more shoplifting (4.3 times the national rate), other crime (2.3 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less drugs (22% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 29 to 45, while drugs fell from 42 to 24 and shoplifting fell from 461 to 343.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 423 | 45.2 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 343 | 36.6 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 251 | 26.8 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 130 | 13.9 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Public order | 99 | 10.6 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Burglary | 62 | 6.6 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Other theft | 60 | 6.4 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Other crime | 45 | 4.8 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 4.8 | 5.0 | +55% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -43% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.5 | 1.4 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Primrose, South Tyneside; 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 Primrose, South Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton | 558 | 71.6 | -56% |
| Bede | 658 | 114.7 | -30% |
| Hebburn North | 487 | 54.5 | -67% |
| Fellgate and Hedworth | 695 | 88.3 | -46% |
| Hebburn South | 768 | 71.5 | -56% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,889 | 188.3 | +15% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | -35% |
| Boldon Colliery | 744 | 83.0 | -49% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Primrose, South Tyneside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Monkton Road” (236).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Monkton Road | 236 |
| On or near Abbey Drive | 112 |
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 54 |
| On or near Jarrow Bus Station | 50 |
| On or near Elberfeld Court | 41 |
| On or near Monkton Terrace | 41 |
| On or near Buxton Close | 31 |
| On or near Bywell Terrace | 28 |
| On or near Railway Street | 28 |
Of the 1,279 crimes in Primrose, South Tyneside with a recorded outcome, 39% 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 251 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 503 | 39.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 396 | 31.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 328 | 25.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.3% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Primrose, South Tyneside has an estimated population of 9,368 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (40%, against 17%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Primrose, South Tyneside average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Primrose, South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 39.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Primrose, South Tyneside a safe place to live?
Primrose, South Tyneside recorded 163.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 351st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Primrose, South Tyneside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 423 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (343).
Is crime in Primrose, South Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Primrose, South Tyneside was down 15% on the year before: 1,530 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,792 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Primrose, South Tyneside?
About 9,368 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Primrose, South Tyneside?
Primrose, South Tyneside 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.