Tynemouth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tynemouth's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a combination of property and violent crime, with both categories contributing nearly equally to the overall rate of 13.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure, 60.7% above the UK average, highlights a persistent challenge for local authorities. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (31.2% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (24.5%) and shoplifting (10.6%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up coastal area, where public spaces and social activity may drive anti-social behaviour and retail-related crimes. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended evenings—likely contributes to increased socialising and associated risks. Violence and sexual offences, which were 48% above the UK average, may reflect the impact of outdoor drinking and late-night activity in the area. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates (119% above the UK average) suggest that retail environments in Tynemouth remain vulnerable to theft, due to high foot traffic or inadequate surveillance. The data also shows that property crimes, while slightly lower than violent crimes, still represent a significant portion of the total, indicating that both personal safety and asset protection remain key concerns for residents.

May 2024 saw a stark surge in specific crime categories, with 'other crime' jumping 162.5% from 8 to 21 incidents. This spike, alongside a 100% increase in robbery cases (from 0 to 10), indicates a significant shift in criminal activity. The balance between property and violent crime remained nearly equal, with 261 property crimes and 253 violent crimes reported. However, violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences (31.2% of total incidents), far outpaced the UK average for this category by 48%. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, contributing 24.5% of all crimes, a rate 128% above the UK average. These figures suggest that social tensions and public order issues may be intensifying in the area. The 62.5% increase in possession of weapons (from 8 to 13) adds a layer of concern, though the exact drivers of this trend remain unclear.

Tynemouth's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 13.5 per 1,000 residents, a 10.8% increase from the previous month's 12.2. This places the area well above the UK average, with local rates nearly 60% higher. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 26 crimes per day, reflecting a persistent local challenge. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 74 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 59,985. This rate underscores the need for sustained community engagement and policing efforts. The population context reveals that the crime burden is distributed across a compact built-up area, where high foot traffic and social activity may intersect with crime-prone environments. Comparing this to the UK average, Tynemouth's elevated rates suggest a unique set of local factors influencing crime patterns.