Tynemouth Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Tynemouth during September 2023, 11.3 crimes were reported, placing the area 41.3% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 23 crimes across the built-up area, with 1 in every 89 residents experiencing a reported incident over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.1%) and criminal damage and arson (8.9%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of late summer in coastal towns, where the transition to darker evenings and the start of the academic year may influence social dynamics. The higher-than-average rate for violence and sexual offences is consistent with Tynemouth's proximity to a major university, where the influx of new students during freshers' week could contribute to increased tensions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, which was 109% above the UK average, may be linked to the area's high density of residential and commercial properties, where noise disputes and alcohol-related incidents are more common. The relatively low burglary rate (38% below the UK average) suggests that Tynemouth's built-up character, with a mix of modern housing and older properties, may not be as vulnerable to targeted break-ins as more isolated or rural areas. However, the sharp rise in drug-related offences (50% above the UK average) highlights a growing concern that requires further attention from local authorities.

September 2023 saw a 17.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 187 to 220 incidents. This surge, which placed the category 35% above the UK average, may be partially explained by the influx of university students during freshers' week, a period known for heightened social interactions and alcohol consumption. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 52.6% compared to the previous month, declining from 19 to 9 incidents—a shift that could reflect increased awareness among residents during the academic term or more effective policing in high-risk areas. Shoplifting incidents also dropped by 37.8% (from 82 to 51), a decline that may be tied to the start of the school year, when retail staff are more vigilant and fewer potential offenders are in the area due to the return to education. Anti-social behaviour remained 109% above the UK average, with 170 incidents reported. This category's persistence suggests that community engagement initiatives, such as local policing efforts or youth outreach programs, may need to be intensified to address underlying issues. Meanwhile, drug-related offences rose sharply by 45.5%, from 11 to 16 incidents—a trend that could be linked to seasonal changes in drug availability or the movement of transient populations into the area during the academic year. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions that address both immediate concerns and long-term patterns.

Tynemouth's crime rate in September 2023 (11.3 per 1,000) represented a 4.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.9 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable reduction in overall criminal activity. However, this remains significantly higher than the UK average, with the area's residents facing a monthly exposure of 1 in every 89 individuals experiencing a reported crime. On a daily basis, Tynemouth recorded approximately 23 crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than the peak months of summer, still reflects a higher-than-average burden compared to other parts of the UK. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Tynemouth's 59,985 residents are exposed to a crime rate that is more than double the national average, a disparity that may be influenced by the area's unique characteristics as a coastal built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The contrast between Tynemouth's rates and the UK average is particularly stark in categories like anti-social behaviour (109% above) and violence and sexual offences (35% above), which suggest that the area's social fabric may be more susceptible to certain types of disorder than the national profile. These findings highlight the importance of localized crime prevention strategies that address the specific challenges of Tynemouth, such as its proximity to educational institutions and the seasonal influx of transient populations.