Crime in Simonside and Rekendyke: statistics, rates and trends
1,889 crimes were recorded in Simonside and Rekendyke in the 12 months to August 2026, 188.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Simonside and Rekendyke at a glance
- Crime trends in Simonside and Rekendyke
- Types of crime in Simonside and Rekendyke
- Simonside and Rekendyke compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Simonside and Rekendyke
- What happened after crimes were reported in Simonside and Rekendyke
- Demographics of Simonside and Rekendyke
- Questions about crime in Simonside and Rekendyke
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (521), shoplifting (488) and anti-social behaviour (267) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 233rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Simonside and Rekendyke | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,889 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 188.3 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 10,033 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Simonside and Rekendyke peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,412 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,781). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,889 | 188.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,150 | 214.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,961 | 195.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,078 | 207.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,781 | 177.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,197 | 219.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,068 | 206.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,081 | 207.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,412 | 240.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 218 |
| July 2026 | 207 |
| June 2026 | 191 |
| May 2026 | 167 |
| April 2026 | 134 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 101 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 133 |
| November 2025 | 169 |
| October 2025 | 215 |
| September 2025 | 167 |
Compared with England and Wales, Simonside and Rekendyke recorded notably more shoplifting (5.8 times the national rate), other crime (2.9 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.3 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 385 to 488 and robbery rose from 24 to 29, while public order fell from 144 to 94 and vehicle crime fell from 64 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 521 | 51.9 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 488 | 48.6 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 267 | 26.6 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 158 | 15.7 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Public order | 94 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Other theft | 90 | 9.0 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 73 | 7.3 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Other crime | 61 | 6.1 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Drugs | 47 | 4.7 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -33% |
| Robbery | 29 | 2.9 | 1.4 | +21% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.8 | 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 Simonside and Rekendyke; the highest is Beacon and Bents (252.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Harton (68.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Simonside and Rekendyke |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park | 1,111 | 144.2 | -23% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | -43% |
| Westoe | 549 | 72.9 | -61% |
| Bede | 658 | 114.7 | -39% |
| Whiteleas | 738 | 86.5 | -54% |
| Cleadon Park | 543 | 73.7 | -61% |
| Beacon and Bents | 1,951 | 252.2 | +34% |
| Harton | 563 | 68.5 | -64% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Simonside and Rekendyke over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Milton Street” (323).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Milton Street | 323 |
| On or near Binchester Street | 154 |
| On or near St Jude'S Terrace | 55 |
| On or near Chichester Place | 51 |
| On or near Beaufront Terrace | 50 |
| On or near Frost Mews | 46 |
| On or near Gilbert Street | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Temple Street | 37 |
| On or near Ewart Crescent | 35 |
Of the 1,622 crimes in Simonside and Rekendyke with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 267 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 648 | 40.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 501 | 30.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 374 | 23.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 8 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Simonside and Rekendyke has an estimated population of 10,033 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (41%, against 17%), more households without a car (46%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Simonside and Rekendyke average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Simonside and Rekendyke | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 71.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Simonside and Rekendyke a safe place to live?
Simonside and Rekendyke recorded 188.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 233rd 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 Simonside and Rekendyke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 521 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (488).
Is crime in Simonside and Rekendyke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Simonside and Rekendyke was down 12% on the year before: 1,889 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,150 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Simonside and Rekendyke?
About 10,033 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Simonside and Rekendyke?
Simonside and Rekendyke 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.