Shiremoor Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 8,084 residents, Shiremoor recorded 53 crimes in July 2024 — a rate of 6.6 per 1,000 people, placing it 21.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area's relatively safe profile, though the crime mix reveals specific patterns. Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) constituted 37.7% of total crimes, the highest share, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.1%) and criminal damage (11.3%). These figures align with Shiremoor's character as a built-up area within North Tyneside, where retail and community hubs likely contribute to both anti-social behaviour and property crimes. The seasonal context of July — peak summer with schools out and festivals in full swing — may partly explain the higher proportion of violent crime, as increased foot traffic and social events can elevate opportunities for such incidents. Conversely, the 12% UK deficit in violent crime suggests local factors, such as community policing or area-specific initiatives, may be contributing to this lower rate. Meanwhile, the 35% UK deficit in vehicle crime (2 incidents) could reflect the area's limited car ownership or effective parking management strategies. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the 400% surge in shoplifting highlights vulnerabilities in retail security during busy summer periods. These trends illustrate how Shiremoor's crime profile, shaped by its urban density and seasonal rhythms, presents a unique balance of risk and relative safety compared to national benchmarks.

July 2024 saw a stark 400% increase in shoplifting, rising from one incident to five. This jump, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the 3.8% share of total crimes attributed to this category. Conversely, anti-social behaviour plummeted by 65.2%, from 23 to 8 incidents — a shift that could reflect reduced student population activity during school holidays. Violent crimes (20 incidents) accounted for 37.7% of total offences, a proportion that is 12% below the UK average for this category. Vehicle crime (2 incidents) fell 33.3% from June, aligning with the category's 35% UK deficit. These fluctuations highlight how seasonal factors like summer festivals and school breaks can influence crime patterns, even in a built-up area with a population of 8,084. For residents, the 12% UK deficit in violent crime offers a tangible measure of relative safety compared to national benchmarks.

Shiremoor's crime rate in July 2024 (6.6 per 1,000) marks a 24.2% decline from the previous month's 8.7 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. This reduction aligns with the area's relatively low overall crime profile, which remains 21.4% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two reported incidents per day across Shiremoor's 8,084 residents, a figure that underscores the manageable scale of criminal activity in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 153 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests the impact of crime is spread across the population. This context is critical for residents: while the numbers may seem abstract, they translate to a local experience where most households remain unaffected. The drop in anti-social behaviour (down 65.2%) and other theft (down 75%) from June likely reflects seasonal shifts, such as reduced foot traffic during school holidays or increased community engagement during summer events.