Crime in Shiremoor: statistics, rates and trends
546 crimes were recorded in Shiremoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Shiremoor
- Questions about crime in Shiremoor
- About this data
546 crimes were recorded in Shiremoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 202 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Shiremoor has the 540th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shiremoor | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 546 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.9 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 6,434 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shiremoor was highest in the year to July 2018 (982 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (526). Over the whole period it fell 44%, 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 | 546 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 526 | 81.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 557 | 86.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 861 | 133.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 904 | 140.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 922 | 143.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 904 | 140.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 853 | 132.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 982 | 152.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shiremoor 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+79%) and burglary (+18%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-37%) and shoplifting (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 202 | 31.4 | 0.92 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 16.2 | 1.05 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 10.6 | 1.56 | +79% |
| Other theft | 35 | 5.4 | 0.85 | -5% |
| Public order | 32 | 5.0 | 0.75 | -22% |
| Burglary | 26 | 4.0 | 1.14 | +18% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.3 | 1.55 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.0 | 0.60 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.3 | 0.28 | -25% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.80 | +0% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 0.58 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.8 | 0.46 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.38 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shiremoor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shiremoor recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shiremoor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shiremoor recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shiremoor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shiremoor recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shiremoor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shiremoor recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shiremoor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shiremoor recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shiremoor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shiremoor recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shiremoor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shiremoor recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shiremoor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shiremoor recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shiremoor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shiremoor recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shiremoor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shiremoor recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shiremoor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shiremoor recorded 5 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shiremoor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shiremoor recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shiremoor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shiremoor recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shiremoor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shiremoor recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Shiremoor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shiremoor.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shiremoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backworth | 341 | 67.8 | -20% |
| Whitley Bay | 2,393 | 64.9 | -24% |
| Tynemouth | 7,165 | 116.4 | +37% |
| Killingworth | 607 | 61.7 | -27% |
| Wallsend | 4,820 | 100.8 | +19% |
| Seaton Delaval | 746 | 92.0 | +8% |
| Longbenton | 1,910 | 71.7 | -15% |
| Hebburn | 1,545 | 71.2 | -16% |
1 areas within Shiremoor, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Shiremoor had the highest rate (85.7 per 1,000) and Shiremoor the lowest (85.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiremoor | Neighbourhood | 12,249 | 1,050 | 85.7 |
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 Shiremoor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beal Road | 51 |
| On or near Park Crescent | 51 |
| On or near Shrewsbury Drive | 29 |
| On or near Shiremoor | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Park Lane | 21 |
| On or near Felton Close | 19 |
| On or near Etal Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Allendale Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Wark Avenue | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shiremoor 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 | 165 | 30.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 143 | 26.2% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 104 | 19.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Shiremoor has an estimated population of 6,434. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shiremoor sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shiremoor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Shiremoor a safe place to live?
Shiremoor recorded 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Shiremoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (104).
Is crime in Shiremoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shiremoor was up 4% on the year before: 546 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 526 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shiremoor?
Shiremoor 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 Shiremoor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.