Crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
1,041 crimes were recorded in Shiremoor, North Tyneside in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside at a glance
- Crime trends in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
- Types of crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
- Shiremoor, North Tyneside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
- Demographics of Shiremoor, North Tyneside
- Questions about crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (290), shoplifting (188) and anti-social behaviour (181) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,668th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shiremoor, North Tyneside | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,041 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.0 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 12,249 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,617 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (947). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,041 | 85.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 947 | 77.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,111 | 90.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,349 | 110.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,437 | 117.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,493 | 121.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,617 | 132.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,449 | 118.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,557 | 127.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 120 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded notably more shoplifting (82% above the national rate) and burglary (29% above the national rate), and notably less public order (41% below) and violence and sexual offences (31% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 83 to 188 and burglary rose from 38 to 56, while public order fell from 78 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 290 | 23.7 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 188 | 15.3 | 8.5 | +127% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 181 | 14.8 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Other theft | 57 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +47% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shiremoor, North Tyneside; the highest is New York & Murton (143.9 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mary's, North Tyneside (31.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shiremoor, North Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backworth & Holystone | 549 | 72.4 | -15% |
| New York & Murton | 1,178 | 143.9 | +69% |
| Battle Hill | 943 | 84.2 | -1% |
| Monkseaton | 666 | 59.0 | -31% |
| St Mary's | 327 | 31.3 | -63% |
| Killingworth | 509 | 64.4 | -24% |
| Forest Hall | 969 | 89.0 | +5% |
| Whitley Bay North | 1,139 | 106.9 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Shiremoor, North Tyneside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Algernon Drive” (156).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Algernon Drive | 156 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Park Crescent | 54 |
| On or near Beal Road | 51 |
| On or near Emmerson Place | 28 |
| On or near Shiremoor | 28 |
| On or near Station Road | 28 |
| On or near Shrewsbury Drive | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Park Lane | 22 |
Of the 860 crimes in Shiremoor, North Tyneside with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 181 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 362 | 42.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 247 | 28.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 218 | 25.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Shiremoor, North Tyneside has an estimated population of 12,249 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (14%, against 20%), fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shiremoor, North Tyneside average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Shiremoor, North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shiremoor, North Tyneside a safe place to live?
Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 85.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,668th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 290 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (188).
Is crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside was up 10% on the year before: 1,041 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 947 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shiremoor, North Tyneside?
About 12,249 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shiremoor, North Tyneside?
Shiremoor, North 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.