Crime in Tynemouth: statistics, rates and trends
7,213 crimes were recorded in Tynemouth in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tynemouth at a glance
- Crime trends in Tynemouth
- Types of crime in Tynemouth
- Tynemouth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Tynemouth
- Streets with the most crime in Tynemouth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tynemouth
- Demographics of Tynemouth
- Questions about crime in Tynemouth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,984), anti-social behaviour (1,398) and shoplifting (1,310) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 193rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Tynemouth | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 7,213 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.1 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 61,579 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Tynemouth of any year here (7,213 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 7,213 | 117.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 7,867 | 127.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 8,266 | 134.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 7,939 | 128.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 7,639 | 124.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 9,203 | 149.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 9,070 | 147.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 9,501 | 154.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 9,917 | 161.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 787 |
| July 2026 | 689 |
| June 2026 | 644 |
| May 2026 | 692 |
| April 2026 | 586 |
| March 2026 | 548 |
| February 2026 | 431 |
| January 2026 | 214 |
| December 2025 | 618 |
| November 2025 | 646 |
| October 2025 | 710 |
| September 2025 | 648 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tynemouth recorded notably more shoplifting (2.5 times the national rate), other crime (52% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (48% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (64% below) and bicycle theft (41% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 1,093 to 1,310 and burglary rose from 240 to 285, while bicycle theft fell from 53 to 30 and drugs fell from 205 to 131.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,984 | 32.2 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,398 | 22.7 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 1,310 | 21.3 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 607 | 9.9 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Public order | 467 | 7.6 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other theft | 321 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Burglary | 285 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 284 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Other crime | 198 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Drugs | 131 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -36% |
| Robbery | 106 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +16% |
| Possession of weapons | 55 | 0.9 | 1.0 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 0.6 | 1.7 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 30 | 0.5 | 0.8 | -43% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Tynemouth; the highest is South Shields (121.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Whitley Bay (65.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tynemouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay | 2,415 | 65.4 | -44% |
| Shiremoor | 541 | 84.1 | -28% |
| Wallsend | 4,702 | 98.4 | -16% |
| South Shields | 8,969 | 121.8 | +4% |
| Backworth | 335 | 66.6 | -43% |
| Jarrow | 3,364 | 120.6 | +3% |
| Hebburn | 1,477 | 68.0 | -42% |
| Longbenton | 1,950 | 73.2 | -37% |
Of the 6 areas within Tynemouth, North Shields had the highest crime rate (194.2 per 1,000) and Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South the lowest (55.2), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shields | Neighbourhood | 11,213 | 2,178 | 194.2 |
| New York & Murton | Neighbourhood | 8,189 | 1,178 | 143.9 |
| Chirton & Percy Main | Neighbourhood | 12,993 | 1,707 | 131.4 |
| Tynemouth | Neighbourhood | 10,508 | 934 | 88.9 |
| Preston with Preston Grange | Neighbourhood | 11,128 | 856 | 76.9 |
| Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | Neighbourhood | 10,779 | 595 | 55.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Tynemouth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (497).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 497 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 470 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 308 |
| On or near Parking Area | 233 |
| On or near Railway Terrace | 149 |
| On or near Billy Mill Lane | 84 |
| On or near Coventry Gardens | 67 |
| On or near Bedford Street | 66 |
| On or near Prudhoe Street Back | 64 |
| On or near St Stephen'S Way | 61 |
Of the 5,815 crimes in Tynemouth with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,398 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,421 | 41.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 1,668 | 28.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,376 | 23.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 194 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 30 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 26 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Tynemouth has an estimated population of 61,579 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (31%, against 23%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tynemouth average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Tynemouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Tynemouth a safe place to live?
Tynemouth recorded 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 193rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Tynemouth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,984 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,398).
Is crime in Tynemouth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tynemouth was down 8% on the year before: 7,213 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 7,867 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tynemouth?
About 61,579 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tynemouth?
Tynemouth 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.