Crime in Killingworth: statistics, rates and trends
641 crimes were recorded in Killingworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Killingworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Killingworth
- Types of crime in Killingworth
- Killingworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Killingworth
- Streets with the most crime in Killingworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Killingworth
- Demographics of Killingworth
- Questions about crime in Killingworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (173), anti-social behaviour (162) and shoplifting (82) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 860th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Killingworth | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 641 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.1 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 9,844 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Killingworth of any year here (641 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 641 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 781 | 79.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 844 | 85.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 962 | 97.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 902 | 91.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 793 | 80.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 873 | 88.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 867 | 88.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 834 | 84.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (57% below) and other theft (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 48 to 82 and burglary rose from 23 to 29, while other theft fell from 77 to 29 and public order fell from 46 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 17.6 | 34.2 | -38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 | 16.5 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 8.3 | 8.5 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +26% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -62% |
| Public order | 28 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Killingworth; the highest is Newcastle upon Tyne (121.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Wideopen (48.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Killingworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longbenton | 1,950 | 73.2 | +12% |
| Backworth | 335 | 66.6 | +2% |
| Shiremoor | 541 | 84.1 | +29% |
| Wideopen | 496 | 48.1 | -26% |
| Seaton Delaval | 745 | 91.9 | +41% |
| Wallsend | 4,702 | 98.4 | +51% |
| Cramlington | 2,694 | 84.4 | +30% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 36,743 | 121.3 | +86% |
Of the 2 areas within Killingworth, Killingworth had the highest crime rate (64.4 per 1,000) and Camperdown the lowest (51.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth | Neighbourhood | 7,907 | 509 | 64.4 |
| Camperdown | Neighbourhood | 9,044 | 462 | 51.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Killingworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Citadel West” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Citadel West | 103 |
| On or near Front Street | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Swindale Drive | 21 |
| On or near The Colliers | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Garth Twenty Four | 17 |
| On or near Mylord Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Windermere Drive | 12 |
| On or near Strawberry Terrace | 11 |
Of the 479 crimes in Killingworth with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 162 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 203 | 42.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 150 | 31.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 107 | 22.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 1.3% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Killingworth has an estimated population of 9,844 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Killingworth average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Killingworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Killingworth a safe place to live?
Killingworth recorded 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 860th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Killingworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (162).
Is crime in Killingworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Killingworth was down 18% on the year before: 641 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 781 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Killingworth?
About 9,844 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Killingworth?
Killingworth 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.