Crime in West Park, South Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
1,111 crimes were recorded in West Park, South Tyneside in the 12 months to August 2026, 144.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Park, South Tyneside
- Questions about crime in West Park, South Tyneside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (300), shoplifting (272) and anti-social behaviour (206) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 482nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | West Park, South Tyneside | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,111 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 144.2 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 7,702 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in West Park, South Tyneside of any year here (1,111 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,111 | 144.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,308 | 169.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,394 | 181.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,534 | 199.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,277 | 165.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,228 | 159.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,275 | 165.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,210 | 157.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,183 | 153.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 158 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Park, South Tyneside recorded notably more shoplifting (4.2 times the national rate), other crime (2.3 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (74% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (35% below) and other theft (23% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 28 to 38, while vehicle crime fell from 54 to 25 and public order fell from 107 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 300 | 39.0 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 272 | 35.3 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 206 | 26.7 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 10.0 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Public order | 64 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Burglary | 42 | 5.5 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Other crime | 38 | 4.9 | 2.1 | +36% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.9 | 6.4 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -54% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Park, South Tyneside; the highest is Beacon and Bents (252.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Harton (68.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Park, South Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westoe | 549 | 72.9 | -49% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,889 | 188.3 | +31% |
| Harton | 563 | 68.5 | -53% |
| Horsley Hill | 1,031 | 106.3 | -26% |
| Cleadon Park | 543 | 73.7 | -49% |
| Whiteleas | 738 | 86.5 | -40% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | -26% |
| Beacon and Bents | 1,951 | 252.2 | +75% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in West Park, South Tyneside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shrewsbury Terrace” (185).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shrewsbury Terrace | 185 |
| On or near Supermarket | 126 |
| On or near Hospital | 104 |
| On or near West Park Road | 54 |
| On or near Crofton Street | 28 |
| On or near Stanhope Road | 28 |
| On or near Canterbury Street | 24 |
| On or near Gordon Road | 24 |
| On or near Harton Lane | 23 |
| On or near Whitehall Street | 22 |
Of the 905 crimes in West Park, South Tyneside with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 206 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 348 | 38.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 272 | 30.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 220 | 24.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
West Park, South Tyneside has an estimated population of 7,702 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (37%, against 23%), more private renting (30%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Park, South Tyneside average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | West Park, South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is West Park, South Tyneside a safe place to live?
West Park, South Tyneside recorded 144.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 482nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in West Park, South Tyneside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 300 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (272).
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: 1,111 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,308 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Park, South Tyneside?
About 7,702 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Park, South Tyneside?
West Park, South Tyneside 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.