Crime in Tynemouth, North Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
934 crimes were recorded in Tynemouth, North Tyneside in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tynemouth, North Tyneside at a glance
- Crime trends in Tynemouth, North Tyneside
- Types of crime in Tynemouth, North Tyneside
- Tynemouth, North Tyneside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tynemouth, North Tyneside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tynemouth, North Tyneside
- Demographics of Tynemouth, North Tyneside
- Questions about crime in Tynemouth, North Tyneside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (228), shoplifting (215) and anti-social behaviour (194) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,532nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Tynemouth, North Tyneside | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 934 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.9 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 10,508 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Tynemouth, North Tyneside of any year here (934 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 934 | 88.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,042 | 99.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,064 | 101.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,075 | 102.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,089 | 103.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,106 | 105.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 966 | 91.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 966 | 91.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,024 | 97.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 108 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tynemouth, North Tyneside recorded notably more shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less other theft (39% below) and violence and sexual offences (37% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 34 to 43, while public order fell from 96 to 60 and criminal damage and arson fell from 95 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 21.7 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 215 | 20.5 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 194 | 18.5 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Public order | 60 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.1 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tynemouth, North Tyneside; the highest is North Shields (194.2 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mary's, North Tyneside (31.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tynemouth, North Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston with Preston Grange | 856 | 76.9 | -13% |
| Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | 595 | 55.2 | -38% |
| North Shields | 2,178 | 194.2 | +119% |
| New York & Murton | 1,178 | 143.9 | +62% |
| Monkseaton | 666 | 59.0 | -34% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,707 | 131.4 | +48% |
| Whitley Bay North | 1,139 | 106.9 | +20% |
| St Mary's | 327 | 31.3 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Tynemouth, North Tyneside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (167).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 167 |
| On or near Parking Area | 115 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 61 |
| On or near Grand Parade | 37 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 35 |
| On or near East Street | 26 |
| On or near The Arcade | 25 |
| On or near Back Percy Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Preston Road | 18 |
| On or near Colbeck Terrace | 15 |
Of the 740 crimes in Tynemouth, North Tyneside with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 194 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 352 | 47.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 185 | 25.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 150 | 20.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 8 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Tynemouth, North Tyneside has an estimated population of 10,508 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.3%, against 17.1%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tynemouth, North Tyneside average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tynemouth, North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tynemouth, North Tyneside a safe place to live?
Tynemouth, North Tyneside recorded 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,532nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Tynemouth, North Tyneside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 228 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (215).
Is crime in Tynemouth, North Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tynemouth, North Tyneside was down 10% on the year before: 934 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,042 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tynemouth, North Tyneside?
About 10,508 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tynemouth, North Tyneside?
Tynemouth, 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.