Crime in Hebburn: statistics, rates and trends
1,545 crimes were recorded in Hebburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hebburn at a glance
- Crime trends in Hebburn
- Types of crime in Hebburn
- Hebburn compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hebburn
- Streets with the most crime in Hebburn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hebburn
- Population and deprivation in Hebburn
- Questions about crime in Hebburn
- About this data
1,545 crimes were recorded in Hebburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 622 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hebburn has the 771st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hebburn | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,545 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.2 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 21,708 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hebburn was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,475 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,545). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 1,545 | 71.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,960 | 90.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,419 | 111.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,166 | 99.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,163 | 99.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,232 | 102.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,202 | 101.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,268 | 104.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,475 | 114.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 173 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hebburn 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+67%). The largest falls were in drugs (-68%) and public order (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 622 | 28.7 | 0.84 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 287 | 13.2 | 0.86 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 165 | 7.6 | 1.12 | -16% |
| Public order | 87 | 4.0 | 0.60 | -51% |
| Other theft | 76 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -18% |
| Other crime | 75 | 3.5 | 1.64 | +67% |
| Burglary | 65 | 3.0 | 0.85 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 2.9 | 0.36 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -7% |
| Drugs | 17 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -68% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +33% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hebburn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hebburn recorded 622 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hebburn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hebburn recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hebburn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hebburn recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hebburn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hebburn recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hebburn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hebburn recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hebburn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hebburn recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hebburn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hebburn recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hebburn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hebburn recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hebburn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hebburn recorded 50 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 7% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hebburn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hebburn recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hebburn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hebburn recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hebburn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hebburn recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hebburn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hebburn recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hebburn
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hebburn recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hebburn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hebburn.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hebburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow | 3,364 | 120.6 | +69% |
| Wallsend | 4,820 | 100.8 | +42% |
| Boldon Colliery | 615 | 104.7 | +47% |
| Gateshead | 12,385 | 106.8 | +50% |
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 396 | 53.1 | -25% |
| South Shields | 9,149 | 124.2 | +75% |
| Tynemouth | 7,165 | 116.4 | +63% |
| Longbenton | 1,910 | 71.7 | +1% |
3 areas within Hebburn, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Monkton had the highest rate (74.7 per 1,000) and Hebburn North the lowest (58.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton | Neighbourhood | 7,791 | 582 | 74.7 |
| Hebburn South | Neighbourhood | 10,737 | 783 | 72.9 |
| Hebburn North | Neighbourhood | 8,933 | 519 | 58.1 |
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 Hebburn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 71 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Eton Square | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Hall Road | 30 |
| On or near Jubilee Court | 29 |
| On or near Derwent Avenue | 26 |
| On or near St John'S Walk | 26 |
| On or near Walsh Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Campbell Park Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hebburn 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 | 490 | 31.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 387 | 25.0% |
| Under investigation | 321 | 20.8% |
| Not recorded | 287 | 18.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 0.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% |
Hebburn has an estimated population of 21,708. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hebburn sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hebburn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Hebburn a safe place to live?
Hebburn recorded 71.2 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 Hebburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 622 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (287).
Is crime in Hebburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hebburn was down 21% on the year before: 1,545 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,960 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hebburn?
Hebburn 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 Hebburn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.