North Tyneside Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, North Tyneside recorded 1,761 crimes across its population of 215,025, translating to a crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 7.9% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining lower crime levels compared to the national benchmark. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (31.7% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (16.8%), and shoplifting (11.6%). These patterns may be influenced by local factors such as the area’s urban character and seasonal dynamics, including the dark evenings of November and the commercial activity around Black Friday. The prevalence of violent crime, particularly in the 2.6 per 1,000 category, aligns with the UK average but highlights the need for targeted measures in high-risk zones. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.4 per 1,000, is 26% above the UK average, suggesting a possible link to the area’s dense population and high-traffic areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 45% above the UK average could be attributed to retail hubs in the district. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night events and the early onset of winter—may also contribute to fluctuations in public order offences. Overall, the data underscores the complexity of addressing crime in a diverse urban environment, where community engagement and policing strategies must adapt to both year-round and seasonal challenges.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person surging by 66.7% (from 6 to 10 incidents) and burglary rising by 35.5% (from 62 to 84). These increases may partly explain the overall rate remaining above the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 22.6%, aligning with a broader decline in public order offences. The sharp rise in shoplifting—45% above the UK average—could be linked to Black Friday shopping. Vehicle crime, meanwhile, rose by 29.8% (from 57 to 74), a trend that contrasts with the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, where North Tyneside’s rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 32% below. This divergence may reflect local factors such as parking patterns or enforcement priorities. For residents, the 26% spike in anti-social behaviour above the UK average highlights a need for community-focused policing strategies in high-traffic areas.

North Tyneside’s November 2024 crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 6.2% decrease from the previous month’s 8.7, reflecting a slight downward trend. Over 30 days, this equates to roughly 59 crimes reported daily, a figure that contextualises the pace at which incidents occur in the area. When scaled to the population of 215,025, the monthly exposure reveals that one reported crime occurred for every 122 residents—a statistic that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the ongoing need for community vigilance. This rate is 7.9% above the UK average of 7.6, though the decline from October suggests local efforts may be having an impact. The drop in anti-social behaviour by 22.6% and drugs-related crimes by 27.9% could signal the effectiveness of targeted interventions, though the increase in burglary and vehicle crime deserves closer attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while North Tyneside’s rate is higher than the UK average, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable within its demographic context.