Crime in Westoe: statistics, rates and trends
595 crimes were recorded in Westoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
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595 crimes were recorded in Westoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 186 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Westoe has the 1,884th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Westoe | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 595 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.0 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 7,530 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Westoe was highest in the year to July 2019 (917 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (595). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 595 | 79.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 667 | 88.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 662 | 87.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 822 | 109.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 804 | 106.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 840 | 111.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 773 | 102.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 917 | 121.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 733 | 97.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Westoe 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, burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+20%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-53%) and public order (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 24.7 | 0.72 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 12.6 | 1.52 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 11.2 | 0.73 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 6.6 | 0.98 | -12% |
| Burglary | 45 | 6.0 | 1.69 | -12% |
| Public order | 34 | 4.5 | 0.68 | -37% |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.2 | 1.51 | +200% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.9 | 0.46 | -33% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.3 | 0.69 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -53% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.6 | 1.18 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.48 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.41 | -62% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Westoe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Westoe recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Westoe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Westoe recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Westoe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Westoe recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Westoe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Westoe recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Westoe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Westoe recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Westoe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Westoe recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Westoe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Westoe recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Westoe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Westoe recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Westoe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Westoe recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Westoe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Westoe recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Westoe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Westoe recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Westoe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Westoe recorded 3 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 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Westoe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Westoe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Westoe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Westoe recorded 3 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Westoe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Westoe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsley Hill | 1,075 | 110.9 | +40% |
| West Park | 1,081 | 140.4 | +78% |
| Beacon and Bents | 1,977 | 255.6 | +223% |
| Harton | 576 | 70.1 | -11% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,882 | 187.6 | +137% |
| Cleadon Park | 527 | 71.5 | -10% |
| Whiteleas | 781 | 91.5 | +16% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | +41% |
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 Westoe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near John Clay Street | 86 |
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near Ada Street | 39 |
| On or near Kenton Court | 32 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 28 |
| On or near Westoe Village | 17 |
| On or near Robinson Street | 16 |
| On or near Westoe Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Elizabeth Street | 13 |
| On or near Hunter Street | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Westoe 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 | 207 | 34.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 151 | 25.4% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 18.7% |
| Not recorded | 84 | 14.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Westoe has an estimated population of 7,530. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Westoe sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Westoe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.6% |
Is Westoe a safe place to live?
Westoe recorded 79.0 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 Westoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (95).
Is crime in Westoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westoe was down 11% on the year before: 595 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 667 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Westoe?
Westoe 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 Westoe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.