Killingworth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Killingworth's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 25.9% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents—61.6% below the UK average of 7.3—the area continues to demonstrate significantly lower crime levels than the national average. The breakdown of incidents highlights the dominance of non-violent, low-severity crimes, with anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, and other theft making up 66.6% of all recorded crimes. This pattern is consistent with the characteristics of a built-up area within North Tyneside, where community-focused policing and limited commercial activity may contribute to the suppression of more severe crimes. Seasonal factors in November, including shorter days and the timing of Bonfire Night, could have influenced the types of incidents reported. The low rate of property crimes (11 total) compared to violent crimes (6 total) suggests that the area's crime picture is shaped more by interpersonal disputes than by theft or burglary. This contrast with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate, may reflect Killingworth's compact size and the presence of local amenities that reduce opportunities for large-scale theft. The relatively low crime rate also aligns with the area's likely demographic profile, which may include a mix of long-term residents and smaller-scale businesses that contribute to a stable local environment.

November saw a 66.7% increase in other theft, rising from three to five incidents. This spike may partly reflect the timing of Black Friday shopping, which could have drawn more foot traffic to local retail areas. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 81.3%, dropping from 16 to three incidents—a stark contrast that likely reflects reduced car usage during colder weather or increased security measures. Violence and sexual offences also fell sharply, down 57.1% from 14 to six incidents, due to shorter evenings and fewer social gatherings. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—34% below the UK average. This category's persistence suggests ongoing challenges in managing community interactions, even as other crime types decline. The area's performance on other crime categories, such as criminal damage (43% below the UK average) and public order (79% below), further illustrates a pattern of relatively low-severity incidents dominating the local crime picture.

Killingworth's crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 60.3% compared to the previous month, falling from 7.0 to 2.8 per 1,000 residents. This significant decline suggests a marked improvement in local safety, though seasonal factors like shorter days and colder weather may have played a role in reducing outdoor activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate and highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, the 27 reported crimes in November meant that one resident in every 362 experienced a crime during the month. This ratio, while small, underscores the relative safety of Killingworth compared to the UK average, which is nearly three times higher. The population context further illustrates this safety: with 9,779 residents, the area's crime rate reflects a community where most individuals are unlikely to encounter criminal activity in their daily lives.