North Tyneside Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 215,025 residents, North Tyneside recorded 1,892 crimes in November 2023, translating to a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 people. This places the area 17.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting a higher-than-average burden of crime. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (31.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.7%) and shoplifting (9.5%). These figures align with November's seasonal dynamics, including darker evenings, the run-up to Black Friday shopping, and the timing of Bonfire Night. The elevated rate of violent crime may reflect the interplay of social factors during this period, such as increased alcohol consumption or the clustering of events in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, which is 71% above the UK average, could be linked to the area's urban density and the challenges of managing public spaces during colder months. Shoplifting, 45% above the UK average, may be driven by the surge in retail activity and the potential for opportunistic theft during high-traffic periods. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas during this time of year, though further analysis would be required to confirm specific causal links.

November 2023 saw a sharp increase in bicycle theft, jumping 170% from 10 to 27 incidents. This surge likely reflects the influx of holiday shopping and the potential for bikes to be left unsecured during busy retail events. Theft from the person also doubled, rising from 5 to 10 cases, possibly linked to the same high-traffic environments. Conversely, burglary increased by 33.3%, though it remains 12% below the UK average, suggesting localized factors may be at play. Other crime categories showed notable shifts: 'other crime' fell by 32%, while possession of weapons dropped by 31.6%, indicating a temporary reduction in weapons-related incidents. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.8 per 1,000 (31.2% of total), were 8% above the UK average, a figure that may be exacerbated by the season's social dynamics. Meanwhile, drugs-related crime was 50% below the UK average, a contrast that could be explained by regional differences in policing or community initiatives. These fluctuations highlight the complexity of crime patterns, with some areas of North Tyneside experiencing marked changes while others remain relatively stable.

North Tyneside's crime rate fell by 9.8% from 9.8 to 8.8 per 1,000 residents between October and November 2023, a decline that may be influenced by seasonal transitions and the timing of local events. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 63 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while local to North Tyneside, offers context for residents about the frequency of incidents in their communities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 114 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the impact of crime on the population. When scaled to the area's population of 215,025, this means that a resident has a 1-in-114 chance of being directly affected by a crime during November. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the month-on-month decline suggests that some interventions or natural seasonal factors may have temporarily mitigated the upward trend. The comparison to the UK average also reveals disparities in specific crime types, such as anti-social behaviour being 71% above the national rate, which could reflect differences in urban management or community characteristics. These figures provide a nuanced perspective for residents, balancing the overall rate with localized trends and the broader UK context.