Tynemouth Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tynemouth's crime rate in June 2024 reached 12.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.2% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark deviation from the national trend underscores the area's distinct crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 28.4%. These figures highlight a concentration of interpersonal and community-level issues, which may be linked to Tynemouth's status as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of summer and the beginning of the tourist season, could contribute to heightened anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Tynemouth (3.7 per 1,000) was 34% above the UK average, suggesting local factors such as nightlife activity or community dynamics may play a role. Meanwhile, property crimes, though lower in share (10.0%), were still 94% above the UK average for shoplifting, reflecting the town's retail presence and summer foot traffic. The data illustrates a combination of seasonal activity, local demographics, and the physical environment, requiring further contextual analysis to fully understand the underlying patterns.

June 2024 saw a 70.0% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 10 to 17 incidents. This surge, while not directly linked to the UK average (which was 0.2 per 1,000), may reflect heightened summer activity or changes in local policing priorities. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 76.9% (from 13 to 3), a significant drop that could indicate successful community engagement efforts or temporary reductions in illicit activity. The most striking outlier remains anti-social behaviour, which was 150% above the UK average, with 211 incidents recorded. This category's dominance—nearly a third of all crimes—suggests persistent challenges in community management, exacerbated by the influx of summer visitors. Meanwhile, public order offences rose by 9.3% (from 54 to 59), aligning with the seasonal context of increased foot traffic in coastal areas. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the 150% gap between Tynemouth's anti-social behaviour rate and the UK average, which could impact local quality of life and necessitate targeted interventions.

Tynemouth's crime rate in June 2024 (12.4 per 1,000) marked an 8.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 13.5 per 1,000, reflecting a modest but notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 25 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the intensity of local policing challenges. When scaled to the population of 59,985, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 81 residents provides a tangible measure of risk for residents. This rate, while higher than the UK average, is not uniformly distributed across crime categories—some types, like burglary, align closely with the national average (0.3 per 1,000), while others, such as anti-social behaviour, far exceed it. The comparison to the UK average also reveals stark disparities: for instance, vehicle crime in Tynemouth was 33% below the national rate, potentially indicating effective parking management or lower exposure to vehicle-related crime in the area. These figures, when viewed alongside the month-on-month decline, suggest that while Tynemouth's overall crime rate remains elevated, targeted efforts may be contributing to a gradual reduction in certain areas. However, the persistent gap in categories like anti-social behaviour highlights the need for sustained focus on community-based crime prevention strategies.