Crime in West Park, South Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
1,081 crimes were recorded in West Park, South Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 140.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Park, South Tyneside at a glance
- Crime trends in West Park, South Tyneside
- Types of crime in West Park, South Tyneside
- West Park, South Tyneside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Park, South Tyneside
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Park, South Tyneside
- Population and deprivation in West Park, South Tyneside
- Questions about crime in West Park, South Tyneside
- About this data
1,081 crimes were recorded in West Park, South Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 140.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 310 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Park, South Tyneside has the 525th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Park, South Tyneside | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,081 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.4 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 7,702 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Park, South Tyneside was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,499 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,081). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 1,081 | 140.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,277 | 165.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,428 | 185.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,499 | 194.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,284 | 166.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,267 | 164.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,235 | 160.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,207 | 156.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,194 | 155.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 145 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 108 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 115 |
| August 2025 | 128 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Park, South Tyneside 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+27%) and burglary (+19%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-43%) and other theft (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 310 | 40.2 | 1.18 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 233 | 30.3 | 3.65 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 24.7 | 1.61 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 10.5 | 1.55 | -14% |
| Public order | 67 | 8.7 | 1.31 | -34% |
| Burglary | 44 | 5.7 | 1.62 | +19% |
| Other theft | 39 | 5.1 | 0.79 | -35% |
| Other crime | 38 | 4.9 | 2.34 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.6 | 0.74 | -43% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.9 | 0.87 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.0 | 1.26 | +100% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 0.94 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 0.46 | -14% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Park, South Tyneside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Park, South Tyneside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Park, South Tyneside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Park, South Tyneside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Park, South Tyneside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Park, South Tyneside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Park, South Tyneside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Park, South Tyneside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Park, South Tyneside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Park, South Tyneside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Park, South Tyneside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Park, South Tyneside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 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 West Park, South Tyneside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Park, South Tyneside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Park, South Tyneside recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Park, South Tyneside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Park, South Tyneside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Park, South Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westoe | 595 | 79.0 | -44% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,882 | 187.6 | +34% |
| Harton | 576 | 70.1 | -50% |
| Horsley Hill | 1,075 | 110.9 | -21% |
| Cleadon Park | 527 | 71.5 | -49% |
| Whiteleas | 781 | 91.5 | -35% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | -21% |
| Beacon and Bents | 1,977 | 255.6 | +82% |
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 West Park, South Tyneside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 137 |
| On or near Shrewsbury Terrace | 132 |
| On or near Hospital | 114 |
| On or near West Park Road | 47 |
| On or near Crofton Street | 29 |
| On or near Stanhope Road | 27 |
| On or near Canterbury Street | 26 |
| On or near Harton Lane | 25 |
| On or near Gordon Road | 24 |
| On or near Ravensworth Terrace | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Park, South Tyneside 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 306 | 28.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 289 | 26.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 210 | 19.4% |
| Not recorded | 190 | 17.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
West Park, South Tyneside has an estimated population of 7,702. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Park, South Tyneside sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Park, South Tyneside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.4% |
Is West Park, South Tyneside a safe place to live?
West Park, South Tyneside recorded 140.4 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 West Park, South Tyneside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (233).
Is crime in West Park, South Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Park, South Tyneside was down 15% on the year before: 1,081 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,277 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Park, South Tyneside?
West Park, South Tyneside 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 West Park, South Tyneside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.