Crime in Tynemouth: statistics, rates and trends

7,165 crimes were recorded in Tynemouth in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,027 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tynemouth has the 202nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Tynemouth was highest in the year to July 2018 (9,932 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (7,165). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tynemouth 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 theft from the person (+35%) and robbery (+27%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-41%) and drugs (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Tynemouth

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tynemouth recorded 2,027 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Tynemouth

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tynemouth recorded 1,362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Tynemouth

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tynemouth recorded 1,247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Tynemouth

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tynemouth recorded 598 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Tynemouth

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tynemouth recorded 469 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Tynemouth

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tynemouth recorded 338 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Tynemouth

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tynemouth recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Tynemouth

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tynemouth recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Tynemouth

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tynemouth recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Tynemouth

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tynemouth recorded 136 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Tynemouth

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tynemouth recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Tynemouth

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tynemouth recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Tynemouth

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tynemouth recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Tynemouth

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tynemouth recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Tynemouth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tynemouth.

6 areas within Tynemouth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. North Shields had the highest rate (193.1 per 1,000) and Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South the lowest (57.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Tynemouth over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tynemouth 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.

Tynemouth has an estimated population of 61,579. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tynemouth sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Tynemouth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.