Crime in Wallsend Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,579 crimes were recorded in Wallsend Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 165.2 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 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
- Demographics of Wallsend Central
- Questions about crime in Wallsend Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (506), anti-social behaviour (267) and criminal damage and arson (165) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 333rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Wallsend Central | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,579 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 165.2 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 9,561 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Wallsend Central of any year here (1,579 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 48%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,579 | 165.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,794 | 187.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,148 | 224.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,295 | 240.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,141 | 223.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,326 | 243.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,661 | 278.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,958 | 309.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,026 | 316.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 154 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wallsend Central recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.6 times the national rate), robbery (2.5 times the national rate) and burglary (2.4 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 112 to 142 and burglary rose from 67 to 81, while drugs fell from 67 to 36 and other crime fell from 50 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 506 | 52.9 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 267 | 27.9 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 165 | 17.3 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 142 | 14.9 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Public order | 117 | 12.2 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 92 | 9.6 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Burglary | 81 | 8.5 | 3.6 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Drugs | 36 | 3.8 | 3.3 | -46% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.6 | 2.1 | -32% |
| Robbery | 33 | 3.5 | 1.4 | +18% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Wallsend Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wallsend Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend North | 731 | 58.2 | -65% |
| Battle Hill | 943 | 84.2 | -49% |
| Howdon | 1,449 | 100.1 | -39% |
| Forest Hall | 969 | 89.0 | -46% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,707 | 131.4 | -20% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 549 | 72.4 | -56% |
| Longbenton & Benton | 841 | 73.6 | -55% |
| New York & Murton | 1,178 | 143.9 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Wallsend Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (115).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 115 |
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Sycamore Street | 69 |
| On or near Holly Avenue | 60 |
| On or near Frank Street | 59 |
| On or near High Street West | 48 |
| On or near Wallsend | 46 |
| On or near Vine Street | 45 |
| On or near High Street East | 43 |
| On or near Chestnut Street | 41 |
Of the 1,312 crimes in Wallsend Central with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% 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 | 565 | 43.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 393 | 30.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 292 | 22.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 9 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
Wallsend Central has an estimated population of 9,561 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (44%, against 23%), more private renting (33%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (5.6%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wallsend Central average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wallsend Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wallsend Central a safe place to live?
Wallsend Central recorded 165.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 333rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Wallsend Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 506 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (267).
Is crime in Wallsend Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wallsend Central was down 12% on the year before: 1,579 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,794 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wallsend Central?
About 9,561 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wallsend Central?
Wallsend Central 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.