Crime in Wallsend: statistics, rates and trends
4,702 crimes were recorded in Wallsend in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wallsend at a glance
- Crime trends in Wallsend
- Types of crime in Wallsend
- Wallsend compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wallsend
- Streets with the most crime in Wallsend
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wallsend
- Demographics of Wallsend
- Questions about crime in Wallsend
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,574), anti-social behaviour (812) and shoplifting (477) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 376th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wallsend | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,702 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.4 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 47,805 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Wallsend of any year here (4,702 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,702 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,874 | 122.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 6,483 | 135.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 6,852 | 143.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 6,185 | 129.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 6,934 | 145.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 7,519 | 157.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 8,099 | 169.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 7,721 | 161.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 436 |
| July 2026 | 473 |
| June 2026 | 435 |
| May 2026 | 436 |
| April 2026 | 413 |
| March 2026 | 343 |
| February 2026 | 254 |
| January 2026 | 138 |
| December 2025 | 410 |
| November 2025 | 453 |
| October 2025 | 432 |
| September 2025 | 479 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wallsend recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (44% above the national rate), other crime (43% above the national rate) and burglary (27% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (69% below) and drugs (37% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 20 to 25, while drugs fell from 166 to 98 and possession of weapons fell from 60 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,574 | 32.9 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 812 | 17.0 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 477 | 10.0 | 8.5 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 463 | 9.7 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 334 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Other theft | 243 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Burglary | 216 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 171 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Other crime | 145 | 3.0 | 2.1 | -13% |
| Drugs | 98 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -41% |
| Robbery | 72 | 1.5 | 1.4 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 0.9 | 1.0 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 0.6 | 0.8 | -28% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 0.5 | 1.7 | +25% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Wallsend; the highest is Jarrow (120.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Killingworth (65.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wallsend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebburn | 1,477 | 68.0 | -31% |
| Longbenton | 1,950 | 73.2 | -26% |
| Backworth | 335 | 66.6 | -32% |
| Shiremoor | 541 | 84.1 | -15% |
| Tynemouth | 7,213 | 117.1 | +19% |
| Jarrow | 3,364 | 120.6 | +23% |
| Killingworth | 641 | 65.1 | -34% |
| Whitley Bay | 2,415 | 65.4 | -33% |
Of the 4 areas within Wallsend, Wallsend Central had the highest crime rate (165.2 per 1,000) and Wallsend North the lowest (58.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend Central | Neighbourhood | 9,561 | 1,579 | 165.2 |
| Howdon | Neighbourhood | 14,476 | 1,449 | 100.1 |
| Battle Hill | Neighbourhood | 11,202 | 943 | 84.2 |
| Wallsend North | Neighbourhood | 12,566 | 731 | 58.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Wallsend over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (250).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 250 |
| On or near Police Station | 158 |
| On or near Supermarket | 112 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Sycamore Street | 69 |
| On or near Holly Avenue | 60 |
| On or near Frank Street | 59 |
| On or near A186 | 55 |
| On or near Embleton Avenue | 50 |
| On or near High Street West | 50 |
Of the 3,890 crimes in Wallsend with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 812 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,564 | 40.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 1,170 | 30.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 955 | 24.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 109 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 31 | 0.8% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Wallsend has an estimated population of 47,805 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), more households without a car (34%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wallsend average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wallsend | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wallsend a safe place to live?
Wallsend recorded 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 376th 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 Wallsend?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,574 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (812).
Is crime in Wallsend going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wallsend was down 20% on the year before: 4,702 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,874 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wallsend?
About 47,805 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wallsend?
Wallsend 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.