Crime in Hebburn: statistics, rates and trends
1,477 crimes were recorded in Hebburn in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (604), anti-social behaviour (262) and criminal damage and arson (149) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 807th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hebburn | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,477 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.0 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 21,708 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hebburn of any year here (1,477 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,477 | 68.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,974 | 90.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,399 | 110.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,161 | 99.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,147 | 98.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,261 | 104.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,168 | 99.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,228 | 102.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,514 | 115.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 105 |
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 119 |
| May 2026 | 115 |
| April 2026 | 127 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 141 |
| September 2025 | 189 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hebburn recorded notably more other crime (68% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (66% below) and vehicle crime (61% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 48 to 77, while public order fell from 166 to 86 and shoplifting fell from 108 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 604 | 27.8 | 34.2 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 262 | 12.1 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 149 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Public order | 86 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Other crime | 77 | 3.5 | 2.1 | +60% |
| Other theft | 77 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Burglary | 68 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 1.9 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Drugs | 14 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hebburn; the highest is South Shields (121.8 per 1,000) and the lowest East Boldon and West Boldon (56.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hebburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow | 3,364 | 120.6 | +77% |
| Wallsend | 4,702 | 98.4 | +45% |
| Boldon Colliery | 578 | 98.4 | +45% |
| Gateshead | 12,182 | 105.0 | +54% |
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 419 | 56.2 | -17% |
| South Shields | 8,969 | 121.8 | +79% |
| Tynemouth | 7,213 | 117.1 | +72% |
| Longbenton | 1,950 | 73.2 | +8% |
Of the 3 areas within Hebburn, Monkton had the highest crime rate (71.6 per 1,000) and Hebburn North the lowest (54.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton | Neighbourhood | 7,791 | 558 | 71.6 |
| Hebburn South | Neighbourhood | 10,737 | 768 | 71.5 |
| Hebburn North | Neighbourhood | 8,933 | 487 | 54.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Hebburn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Road” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 66 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 41 |
| On or near Eton Square | 32 |
| On or near Hall Road | 29 |
| On or near Jubilee Court | 28 |
| On or near Walsh Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Campbell Park Road | 24 |
| On or near Derwent Avenue | 23 |
| On or near St John'S Walk | 23 |
Of the 1,215 crimes in Hebburn with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 262 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 458 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 391 | 32.2% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 323 | 26.6% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 9 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Hebburn has an estimated population of 21,708 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hebburn average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hebburn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hebburn a safe place to live?
Hebburn recorded 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 807th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Hebburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 604 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (262).
Is crime in Hebburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hebburn was down 25% on the year before: 1,477 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,974 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hebburn?
About 21,708 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hebburn?
Hebburn 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.