Crime in Westoe: statistics, rates and trends
549 crimes were recorded in Westoe in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (173), shoplifting (83) and anti-social behaviour (74) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,110th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Westoe | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 549 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.9 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 7,530 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Westoe of any year here (549 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 549 | 72.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 698 | 92.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 657 | 87.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 809 | 107.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 804 | 106.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 862 | 114.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 769 | 102.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 890 | 118.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 733 | 97.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
Compared with England and Wales, Westoe recorded notably more burglary (64% above the national rate) and shoplifting (30% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (59% below) and public order (36% below). On the year before, public order fell from 55 to 32 and other theft fell from 34 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 23.0 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 11.0 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 9.8 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 44 | 5.8 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -41% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westoe; the highest is Beacon and Bents (252.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Harton (68.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsley Hill | 1,031 | 106.3 | +46% |
| West Park | 1,111 | 144.2 | +98% |
| Beacon and Bents | 1,951 | 252.2 | +246% |
| Harton | 563 | 68.5 | -6% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,889 | 188.3 | +158% |
| Cleadon Park | 543 | 73.7 | +1% |
| Whiteleas | 738 | 86.5 | +19% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | +46% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Westoe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “John Clay Street” (87).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near John Clay Street | 87 |
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Ada Street | 39 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 23 |
| On or near Kenton Court | 16 |
| On or near Robinson Street | 16 |
| On or near St George'S Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Westoe Village | 16 |
| On or near Elizabeth Street | 15 |
| On or near Readhead Avenue | 14 |
Of the 475 crimes in Westoe with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 41.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 140 | 29.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 22.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Westoe has an estimated population of 7,530 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (31%, against 23%), fewer children (14%, against 18%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westoe average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Westoe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Westoe a safe place to live?
Westoe recorded 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,110th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Westoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (83).
Is crime in Westoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westoe was down 21% on the year before: 549 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 698 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westoe?
About 7,530 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westoe?
Westoe 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.