Crime in Weetslade: statistics, rates and trends
615 crimes were recorded in Weetslade in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Weetslade at a glance
- Crime trends in Weetslade
- Types of crime in Weetslade
- Weetslade compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weetslade
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weetslade
- Population and deprivation in Weetslade
- Questions about crime in Weetslade
- About this data
615 crimes were recorded in Weetslade in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 187 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weetslade has the 2,768th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weetslade | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 615 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.4 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 10,911 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weetslade was highest in the year to July 2021 (841 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (615). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 615 | 56.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 615 | 56.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 680 | 62.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 742 | 68.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 692 | 63.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 841 | 77.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 807 | 74.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 839 | 76.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 749 | 68.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 55 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weetslade 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+47%) and public order (+16%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-33%) and violence and sexual offences (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 187 | 17.1 | 1.12 | +47% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 16.5 | 0.48 | -21% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.7 | 0.70 | +16% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +10% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -6% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.7 | 1.30 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.6 | 0.31 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -8% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.5 | 0.17 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Weetslade
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weetslade recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Weetslade
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weetslade recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weetslade
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weetslade recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weetslade
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weetslade recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weetslade
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weetslade recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weetslade
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weetslade recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weetslade
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weetslade recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weetslade
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weetslade recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weetslade
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weetslade recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weetslade
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weetslade recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weetslade
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weetslade recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weetslade
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weetslade recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weetslade
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weetslade recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weetslade
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weetslade recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weetslade, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weetslade.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weetslade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camperdown | 460 | 50.9 | -10% |
| Killingworth | 481 | 60.8 | +8% |
| Longbenton & Benton | 865 | 75.7 | +34% |
| Forest Hall | 923 | 84.8 | +50% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 555 | 73.2 | +30% |
| Shiremoor | 1,050 | 85.7 | +52% |
| Wallsend North | 753 | 59.9 | +6% |
| Battle Hill | 951 | 84.9 | +51% |
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 Weetslade over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Front Street | 38 |
| On or near East View Terrace | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Dudley Lane | 28 |
| On or near Green Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Widdrington Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Cloverhill Close | 17 |
| On or near Coquet Terrace | 14 |
| On or near Oak And Pine Street | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weetslade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 187 | 30.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 24.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 136 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 19.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Weetslade has an estimated population of 10,911. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weetslade sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weetslade |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Weetslade a safe place to live?
Weetslade recorded 56.4 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 Weetslade?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (180).
Is crime in Weetslade going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weetslade was almost unchanged on the year before: 615 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 615 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weetslade?
Weetslade 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 Weetslade. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.