Crime in Shiremoor: statistics, rates and trends
541 crimes were recorded in Shiremoor in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shiremoor at a glance
- Crime trends in Shiremoor
- Types of crime in Shiremoor
- Shiremoor compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Shiremoor
- Streets with the most crime in Shiremoor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shiremoor
- Demographics of Shiremoor
- Questions about crime in Shiremoor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (194), anti-social behaviour (108) and criminal damage and arson (67) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 546th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shiremoor | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 541 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.1 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 6,434 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shiremoor peaked in the year to August 2018 (968 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (511). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 541 | 84.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 511 | 79.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 570 | 88.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 833 | 129.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 888 | 138.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 921 | 143.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 903 | 140.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 855 | 132.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 968 | 150.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shiremoor recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (54% above the national rate) and other crime (47% above the national rate), and notably less public order (35% below) and vehicle crime (34% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 37 to 67 and anti-social behaviour rose from 92 to 108, while public order fell from 44 to 28 and vehicle crime fell from 28 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 194 | 30.2 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 16.8 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 10.4 | 6.7 | +81% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Burglary | 27 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Shiremoor; the highest is Tynemouth (117.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Killingworth (65.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shiremoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backworth | 335 | 66.6 | -21% |
| Whitley Bay | 2,415 | 65.4 | -22% |
| Tynemouth | 7,213 | 117.1 | +39% |
| Killingworth | 641 | 65.1 | -23% |
| Wallsend | 4,702 | 98.4 | +17% |
| Seaton Delaval | 745 | 91.9 | +9% |
| Longbenton | 1,950 | 73.2 | -13% |
| Hebburn | 1,477 | 68.0 | -19% |
Shiremoor is the one area listed within Shiremoor, with 85.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiremoor | Neighbourhood | 12,249 | 1,041 | 85.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Shiremoor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park Crescent” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Crescent | 54 |
| On or near Beal Road | 51 |
| On or near Shiremoor | 28 |
| On or near Shrewsbury Drive | 24 |
| On or near Park Lane | 22 |
| On or near Allendale Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Etal Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Wark Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Felton Close | 14 |
Of the 433 crimes in Shiremoor with a recorded outcome, 37% 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 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 140 | 32.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 26.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Shiremoor has an estimated population of 6,434 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shiremoor average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Shiremoor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shiremoor a safe place to live?
Shiremoor recorded 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 546th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Shiremoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 194 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Shiremoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shiremoor was up 6% on the year before: 541 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 511 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shiremoor?
About 6,434 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shiremoor?
Shiremoor 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.