Crime in Wallsend North: statistics, rates and trends
753 crimes were recorded in Wallsend North in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wallsend North at a glance
- Crime trends in Wallsend North
- Types of crime in Wallsend North
- Wallsend North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wallsend North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wallsend North
- Population and deprivation in Wallsend North
- Questions about crime in Wallsend North
- About this data
753 crimes were recorded in Wallsend North in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 220 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wallsend North has the 2,600th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wallsend North | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 753 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.9 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 12,566 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wallsend North was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,055 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (753). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 753 | 59.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 949 | 75.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,036 | 82.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,030 | 82.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,055 | 84.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 952 | 75.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,010 | 80.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 978 | 77.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 937 | 74.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 102 |
| August 2025 | 86 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wallsend North 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+124%) and burglary (+18%). The largest falls were in drugs (-45%) and other theft (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 17.5 | 0.51 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 11.5 | 0.75 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 6.9 | 0.84 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 4.5 | 0.90 | +124% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.1 | 1.17 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -10% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -40% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -40% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.1 | 1.02 | -10% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.82 | +67% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.47 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.68 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +400% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wallsend North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wallsend North recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 29.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wallsend North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wallsend North recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wallsend North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wallsend North recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wallsend North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wallsend North recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 124% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wallsend North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wallsend North recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wallsend North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wallsend North recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wallsend North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wallsend North recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wallsend North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wallsend North recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wallsend North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wallsend North recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wallsend North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wallsend North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wallsend North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wallsend North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wallsend North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wallsend North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wallsend North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wallsend North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wallsend North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wallsend North 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 400% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wallsend North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wallsend North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wallsend North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Central | 1,583 | 165.6 | +176% |
| Battle Hill | 951 | 84.9 | +42% |
| Forest Hall | 923 | 84.8 | +41% |
| Longbenton & Benton | 865 | 75.7 | +26% |
| Howdon | 1,533 | 105.9 | +77% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 555 | 73.2 | +22% |
| Killingworth | 481 | 60.8 | +2% |
| Shiremoor | 1,050 | 85.7 | +43% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A186 | 59 |
| On or near Mackley Court | 38 |
| On or near Grange Villas | 33 |
| On or near Brooksmead | 30 |
| On or near Benton Rise | 22 |
| On or near Oxen Drive | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Lily Bank | 19 |
| On or near Strawberry Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Churcher Gardens | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wallsend North 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 | 293 | 38.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 161 | 21.4% |
| Not recorded | 145 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 16.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
Wallsend North has an estimated population of 12,566. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wallsend North sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wallsend North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Wallsend North a safe place to live?
Wallsend North recorded 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Wallsend North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wallsend North was down 21% on the year before: 753 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 949 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wallsend North?
Wallsend North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.