Killingworth Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Killingworth's crime profile in January 2026 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with its overall crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents sitting 75% below the national benchmark of 6.8 per 1,000. This disparity is most pronounced in violent crimes, where the rate of 0.6 per 1,000 was 76% below the UK average, underscoring the area's relative safety in this category. Anti-social behaviour remained the most frequent category, contributing 47.1% of all crimes, though its rate was 14% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local community factors and effective policing strategies. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributes to the lower levels of outdoor crimes typically associated with this time of year. Vehicle crime, while accounting for 11.8% of incidents, saw a 100% increase compared to December, a spike that may reflect winter-specific vulnerabilities such as increased theft from parked vehicles in colder conditions. The area's low crime rate, particularly in violent offences, aligns with its character as a smaller built-up area within North Tyneside, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may play a role in maintaining lower crime levels. This data further illustrates the importance of seasonal and demographic factors in shaping local crime patterns, with Killingworth's profile reflecting a consistent trend of safety that contrasts sharply with the UK average.

January 2026 saw a 73.9% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 23 to 6 incidents, a shift that may reflect the post-holiday lull and reduced social interactions typical of early winter. Criminal damage and arson fell by 80%, from 5 to 1 incident, likely linked to seasonal factors such as reduced public events and shorter evenings. Conversely, vehicle crime increased by 100%, with two reported incidents, a spike that could be attributed to winter conditions affecting vehicle security or increased theft from parked cars in colder weather. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common category, accounting for 47.1% of all crimes, though it decreased by 20% compared to the previous month. This category's rate (0.8 per 1,000) was 14% below the UK average, illustrating a persistent trend of lower anti-social behaviour incidents in Killingworth relative to the national context. The balance between property and violent crimes shifted with violent crimes now accounting for 35.3% of total incidents, compared to property crimes at 11.8%, a contrast that may reflect local demographics or community dynamics.

Killingworth's crime rate in January 2026 (1.7 per 1,000) marked a 66.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.2 per 1,000. This sharp decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, when reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours likely contribute to lower outdoor crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day during January, a figure that translates to a manageable frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 575 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low overall rate against the local population. When compared to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, Killingworth's rate remains 75% below, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile than the national benchmark. This comparison underscores the area's relative safety, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, where the rate was 76% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime in Killingworth is significantly lower than in many other parts of the country, reinforcing the area's position as a low-crime locality.