Shiremoor Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Shiremoor’s crime rate in September 2024 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This position as one of the UK’s safest built-up areas is reinforced by the dominance of violent crimes (31.8% of total incidents) and public order offences (18.2%), both of which are influenced by the area’s character as a mixed residential and commercial hub. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and the start of the academic year—likely contributes to the fluctuation in crime types, with public order offences spiking amid increased foot traffic and community activity. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most frequent category, decreased by 46.2% compared to August, possibly reflecting a reduction in late-night activity as nights draw in. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 13.6% of incidents, fell by a third, indicating a potential seasonal lull in disputes or community events. The UK comparison reveals that while Shiremoor’s violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 35% below the national average, its public order rate is 79% above, suggesting a unique local challenge that may be linked to the area’s density and the presence of retail or leisure facilities. The relatively low rate of property crimes (29.3% of total incidents) and the absence of shoplifting reports (85% below the UK average) further highlight the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its proximity to North Tyneside’s urban core and the absence of large-scale tourist attractions. These patterns align with the typical characteristics of a built-up area within a larger metropolitan borough, where crime is more concentrated in specific pockets rather than spread evenly across the population.

September 2024 saw stark shifts in Shiremoor’s crime profile, with public order offences surging by 166.7% to 8 incidents, the highest monthly total for this category since records began. This increase, despite a 46.2% drop in violence and sexual offences, suggests a reallocation of police resources or changing community dynamics. Burglary and drug-related crimes both doubled from zero to two incidents, marking the first recorded occurrences for these categories this year. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, and other crime dropped by 50%, reflecting a mixed impact of seasonal factors such as the return to school and the winding down of summer activities. Public order offences in Shiremoor (1.0 per 1,000) are 79% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), highlighting a localised challenge that contrasts with the area’s overall safety record. Residents may want to note this rise as a potential indicator of increased community tensions or unmet needs in public spaces.

Shiremoor's crime rate in September 2024 fell to 5.4 per 1,000, an 18.6% decline from the previous month’s 6.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the annual seasonal pattern, as September marks the transition from summer to autumn, with fewer tourists and reduced activity in nightlife areas. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 1.5 crimes reported per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the relatively small population of 8,084 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 184 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents within the community. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, with the area’s overall crime rate 29.9% below the national figure. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Shiremoor remains a low-crime environment compared to other parts of the UK, though specific categories like public order offences show marked deviations from national trends.