Killingworth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Killingworth's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 7.0 per 1,000, placing it 9.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics within the built-up area of North Tyneside. The top three crime categories by volume were vehicle crime (16 incidents, 23.5% of total), violence and sexual offences (14 incidents, 20.6%), and anti-social behaviour (11 incidents, 16.2%). These patterns align with the area's character as a mixed-use locality with significant residential and commercial activity. The surge in vehicle crime, which reached 1.6 per 1,000 (281% above the UK average), likely reflects increased traffic during the Halloween period and the start of the autumn term. Conversely, the 47% gap between Killingworth's violence rate and the UK average may indicate the effectiveness of local community engagement initiatives. The seasonal context of October—shorter daylight hours and the transition from summer to winter—may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour, which fell by 35.3% compared to September. This decline, alongside the 13% gap between Killingworth's anti-social behaviour rate and the UK average, suggests that targeted policing efforts may be yielding results. The overall crime rate, while showing a 25.9% increase from September, remains firmly below the UK average, a trend that may be attributed to the area's relatively low population density and strong local governance structures.

Vehicle crime saw the most dramatic month-on-month increase, rising 300% from 4 to 16 incidents. This surge, which places Killingworth's rate at 1.6 per 1,000 (281% above the UK average), may be linked to seasonal changes in parking and traffic patterns as Halloween approaches. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 35.3% to 11 incidents, a drop that contrasts with the 13% UK average for this category. The increase in drugs-related crimes (100% rise from 0 to 1) and bicycle theft (100% rise from 0 to 1) suggests emerging trends in local criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained 47% below the UK average at 1.4 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect the area's community-focused policing strategies. Residents might find the 35.3% reduction in anti-social behaviour particularly reassuring, as it indicates potential success in local interventions targeting nuisance crimes.

Killingworth's crime rate in October 2025 rose 25.9% compared to September's 5.5 per 1,000, reaching 7.0 per 1,000. This increase aligns with the start of the autumn term, which typically sees higher foot traffic in local schools and community hubs. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of Killingworth within North Tyneside. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average despite the upward trend. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the rate has increased, it remains 9.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This contrast highlights the area's relatively stable security profile, even as local factors drive month-on-month fluctuations. The rise in vehicle crime, in particular, may be linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns and increased traffic during the Halloween period.