Crime in Wallsend Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,583 crimes were recorded in Wallsend Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 165.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wallsend Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Wallsend Central
- Types of crime in Wallsend Central
- Wallsend Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wallsend Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wallsend Central
- Population and deprivation in Wallsend Central
- Questions about crime in Wallsend Central
- About this data
1,583 crimes were recorded in Wallsend Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 165.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 511 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wallsend Central has the 326th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wallsend Central | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,583 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 165.6 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 9,561 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wallsend Central was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,088 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,583). Over the whole period it fell 49%, 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 | 1,583 | 165.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,836 | 192.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,156 | 225.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,291 | 239.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,144 | 224.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,372 | 248.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,672 | 279.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,912 | 304.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,088 | 323.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 179 |
| June 2026 | 174 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 122 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 141 |
| November 2025 | 150 |
| October 2025 | 143 |
| September 2025 | 154 |
| August 2025 | 158 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wallsend Central 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+23%) and vehicle crime (+20%). The largest falls were in drugs (-41%) and other crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 511 | 53.4 | 1.56 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 268 | 28.0 | 1.83 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 165 | 17.3 | 2.54 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 139 | 14.5 | 1.75 | +23% |
| Public order | 112 | 11.7 | 1.76 | -19% |
| Other theft | 95 | 9.9 | 1.55 | -15% |
| Burglary | 77 | 8.1 | 2.28 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 6.9 | 1.40 | +20% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.9 | 1.18 | -41% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.8 | 1.78 | -27% |
| Robbery | 34 | 3.6 | 2.63 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 2.3 | 2.37 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.2 | 1.40 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.0 | 0.62 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wallsend Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wallsend Central recorded 511 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wallsend Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wallsend Central recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wallsend Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wallsend Central recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wallsend Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wallsend Central recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wallsend Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wallsend Central recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wallsend Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wallsend Central recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wallsend Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wallsend Central recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wallsend Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wallsend Central recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wallsend Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wallsend Central recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wallsend Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wallsend Central recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wallsend Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wallsend Central recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wallsend Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wallsend Central recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wallsend Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wallsend Central recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wallsend Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wallsend Central recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wallsend Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wallsend Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wallsend Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend North | 753 | 59.9 | -64% |
| Battle Hill | 951 | 84.9 | -49% |
| Howdon | 1,533 | 105.9 | -36% |
| Forest Hall | 923 | 84.8 | -49% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,702 | 131.0 | -21% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 555 | 73.2 | -56% |
| Longbenton & Benton | 865 | 75.7 | -54% |
| New York & Murton | 1,167 | 142.5 | -14% |
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 Wallsend Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 111 |
| On or near Sycamore Street | 75 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Frank Street | 58 |
| On or near Holly Avenue | 58 |
| On or near Wallsend | 51 |
| On or near Chestnut Street | 46 |
| On or near Vine Street | 46 |
| On or near High Street West | 43 |
| On or near High Street East | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wallsend Central 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 | 580 | 36.6% |
| Under investigation | 369 | 23.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 294 | 18.6% |
| Not recorded | 268 | 16.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 8 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
Wallsend Central has an estimated population of 9,561. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wallsend Central sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wallsend Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.7% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% |
| Private rented homes | 33.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.8% |
Is Wallsend Central a safe place to live?
Wallsend Central recorded 165.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Wallsend Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 511 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (268).
Is crime in Wallsend Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wallsend Central was down 14% on the year before: 1,583 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,836 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wallsend Central?
Wallsend Central 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 Wallsend Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.