Crime in Jarrow: statistics, rates and trends
3,364 crimes were recorded in Jarrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 120.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
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3,364 crimes were recorded in Jarrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 120.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,031 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Jarrow has the 177th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Jarrow | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,364 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.6 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 27,894 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Jarrow was highest in the year to July 2019 (4,147 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (3,311). 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 | 3,364 | 120.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,056 | 145.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,005 | 143.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,804 | 136.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,311 | 118.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,917 | 140.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,758 | 134.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,147 | 148.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,132 | 148.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 315 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Jarrow 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in robbery (+58%) and other crime (+20%). The largest falls were in drugs (-38%) and bicycle theft (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,031 | 37.0 | 1.08 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 552 | 19.8 | 1.29 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 550 | 19.7 | 2.38 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 331 | 11.9 | 1.75 | -20% |
| Public order | 223 | 8.0 | 1.20 | -25% |
| Other theft | 169 | 6.1 | 0.95 | -11% |
| Other crime | 126 | 4.5 | 2.14 | +20% |
| Burglary | 124 | 4.4 | 1.26 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 3.5 | 0.72 | +12% |
| Drugs | 60 | 2.2 | 0.66 | -38% |
| Robbery | 49 | 1.8 | 1.30 | +58% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 0.8 | 0.81 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.6 | 0.70 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Jarrow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Jarrow recorded 1,031 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Jarrow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Jarrow recorded 552 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Jarrow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Jarrow recorded 550 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Jarrow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Jarrow recorded 331 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Jarrow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Jarrow recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Jarrow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Jarrow recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Jarrow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Jarrow recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Jarrow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Jarrow recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Jarrow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Jarrow recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Jarrow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Jarrow recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Jarrow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Jarrow recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Jarrow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Jarrow recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Jarrow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Jarrow recorded 16 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Jarrow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Jarrow recorded 12 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Jarrow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Jarrow.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Jarrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Colliery | 615 | 104.7 | -13% |
| Hebburn | 1,545 | 71.2 | -41% |
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 396 | 53.1 | -56% |
| South Shields | 9,149 | 124.2 | +3% |
| Wallsend | 4,820 | 100.8 | -16% |
| Tynemouth | 7,165 | 116.4 | -4% |
| Whitburn (South Tyneside) | 286 | 54.7 | -55% |
| Gateshead | 12,385 | 106.8 | -11% |
3 areas within Jarrow, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Primrose had the highest rate (161.8 per 1,000) and Fellgate and Hedworth the lowest (89.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose | Neighbourhood | 9,368 | 1,516 | 161.8 |
| Bede | Neighbourhood | 5,737 | 691 | 120.4 |
| Fellgate and Hedworth | Neighbourhood | 7,875 | 706 | 89.7 |
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 Jarrow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Monkton Road | 227 |
| On or near Parking Area | 129 |
| On or near Binchester Street | 117 |
| On or near Abbey Drive | 95 |
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 71 |
| On or near St Joseph'S Way | 55 |
| On or near Jarrow Bus Station | 48 |
| On or near Monkton Terrace | 43 |
| On or near Hounslow Gardens | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Jarrow 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 | 1,102 | 32.8% |
| Under investigation | 833 | 24.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 745 | 22.1% |
| Not recorded | 552 | 16.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 72 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 8 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.1% |
Jarrow has an estimated population of 27,894. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Jarrow sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Jarrow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% |
| Social rented homes | 38.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.8% |
Is Jarrow a safe place to live?
Jarrow recorded 120.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Jarrow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,031 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (552).
Is crime in Jarrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Jarrow was down 17% on the year before: 3,364 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,056 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Jarrow?
Jarrow 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 Jarrow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.