Crime in Jarrow: statistics, rates and trends
3,364 crimes were recorded in Jarrow in the 12 months to August 2026, 120.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,002), shoplifting (619) and anti-social behaviour (552) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 175th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Jarrow | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,364 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.6 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 27,894 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Jarrow peaked in the year to August 2019 (4,160 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (3,288). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,364 | 120.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,974 | 142.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,014 | 143.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,924 | 140.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,288 | 117.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,846 | 137.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,781 | 135.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,160 | 149.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,088 | 146.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 315 |
| July 2026 | 333 |
| June 2026 | 310 |
| May 2026 | 318 |
| April 2026 | 245 |
| March 2026 | 265 |
| February 2026 | 194 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 262 |
| November 2025 | 333 |
| October 2025 | 374 |
| September 2025 | 321 |
Compared with England and Wales, Jarrow recorded notably more shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate), other crime (93% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (73% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (38% below) and vehicle crime (31% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 37 to 47, while drugs fell from 97 to 57 and possession of weapons fell from 30 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,002 | 35.9 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 619 | 22.2 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 552 | 19.8 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 325 | 11.7 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Public order | 223 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 165 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Burglary | 120 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Other crime | 114 | 4.1 | 2.1 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Drugs | 57 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -41% |
| Robbery | 47 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 0.7 | 1.0 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Jarrow; the highest is South Shields (121.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Whitburn (South Tyneside) (55.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Jarrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Colliery | 578 | 98.4 | -18% |
| Hebburn | 1,477 | 68.0 | -44% |
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 419 | 56.2 | -53% |
| South Shields | 8,969 | 121.8 | +1% |
| Wallsend | 4,702 | 98.4 | -18% |
| Tynemouth | 7,213 | 117.1 | -3% |
| Whitburn (South Tyneside) | 288 | 55.1 | -54% |
| Gateshead | 12,182 | 105.0 | -13% |
Of the 3 areas within Jarrow, Primrose had the highest crime rate (163.3 per 1,000) and Fellgate and Hedworth the lowest (88.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose | Neighbourhood | 9,368 | 1,530 | 163.3 |
| Bede | Neighbourhood | 5,737 | 658 | 114.7 |
| Fellgate and Hedworth | Neighbourhood | 7,875 | 695 | 88.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Jarrow over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Monkton Road” (236).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Monkton Road | 236 |
| On or near Binchester Street | 154 |
| On or near Parking Area | 131 |
| On or near Abbey Drive | 112 |
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 77 |
| On or near St Joseph'S Way | 55 |
| On or near Jarrow Bus Station | 50 |
| On or near Hounslow Gardens | 45 |
| On or near Elberfeld Court | 41 |
Of the 2,812 crimes in Jarrow with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 552 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,091 | 38.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 852 | 30.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 752 | 26.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 71 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 8 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 8 | 0.3% | 34.5% |
Jarrow has an estimated population of 27,894 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Jarrow average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Jarrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Jarrow a safe place to live?
Jarrow recorded 120.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 175th of the 1,390 towns 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 Jarrow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,002 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (619).
Is crime in Jarrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Jarrow was down 15% on the year before: 3,364 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,974 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Jarrow?
About 27,894 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Jarrow?
Jarrow 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.