Crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
1,050 crimes were recorded in Shiremoor, North Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
- Questions about crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
- About this data
1,050 crimes were recorded in Shiremoor, North Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 303 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shiremoor, North Tyneside has the 1,633rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shiremoor, North Tyneside | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,050 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.7 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 12,249 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,609 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (962). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 1,050 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 962 | 78.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,098 | 89.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,364 | 111.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,467 | 119.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,522 | 124.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,609 | 131.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,428 | 116.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,568 | 128.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shiremoor, North 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 shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+96%) and burglary (+91%). The largest falls were in drugs (-45%) and public order (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 303 | 24.7 | 0.72 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 187 | 15.3 | 1.00 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 174 | 14.2 | 1.71 | +96% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 8.2 | 1.20 | +32% |
| Other theft | 62 | 5.1 | 0.79 | +0% |
| Burglary | 61 | 5.0 | 1.41 | +91% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.2 | 0.64 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 3.6 | 0.73 | +0% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.0 | 0.97 | -11% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.1 | 0.79 | +160% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.67 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.50 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +150% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 28.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 96% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shiremoor, North Tyneside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shiremoor, North Tyneside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shiremoor, North Tyneside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shiremoor, North Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backworth & Holystone | 555 | 73.2 | -15% |
| New York & Murton | 1,167 | 142.5 | +66% |
| Battle Hill | 951 | 84.9 | -1% |
| Monkseaton | 665 | 58.9 | -31% |
| St Mary's | 321 | 30.7 | -64% |
| Killingworth | 481 | 60.8 | -29% |
| Forest Hall | 923 | 84.8 | -1% |
| Whitley Bay North | 1,115 | 104.7 | +22% |
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 Shiremoor, North Tyneside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Algernon Drive | 149 |
| On or near Supermarket | 81 |
| On or near Park Crescent | 51 |
| On or near Beal Road | 51 |
| On or near Station Road | 30 |
| On or near Shrewsbury Drive | 29 |
| On or near Shiremoor | 27 |
| On or near Emmerson Place | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Turner Street | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shiremoor, North 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 | 377 | 35.9% |
| Under investigation | 235 | 22.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 218 | 20.8% |
| Not recorded | 187 | 17.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 0.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Shiremoor, North Tyneside has an estimated population of 12,249. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shiremoor, North Tyneside sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shiremoor, North Tyneside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Shiremoor, North Tyneside a safe place to live?
Shiremoor, North Tyneside recorded 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Shiremoor, North Tyneside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (187).
Is crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shiremoor, North Tyneside was up 9% on the year before: 1,050 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 962 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shiremoor, North Tyneside?
Shiremoor, North 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 Shiremoor, North Tyneside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.