Tynemouth Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Tynemouth's crime profile, accounting for 31.3% of all reported incidents in April 2025. This figure, at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, is 26% above the UK average, underscoring the area's particular vulnerability to such crimes. The overall crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000 residents—36.4% above the national average—reflects a pattern where violent crime consistently outpaces property crime in this coastal built-up area. Anti-social behaviour (19.2% of total crimes) and shoplifting (17.3%) follow as the second and third most common categories, with the latter registering an alarming 173% above the UK average. This disparity may be linked to Tynemouth's coastal retail infrastructure, which draws both residents and tourists during the spring season. The Easter period, with its combination of school holidays and increased foot traffic, likely contributed to the elevated rates of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. However, the area's crime picture is not uniformly high: vehicle crime, at 0.1 per 1,000 residents, is 74% below the UK average, possibly due to the town's limited car-centric infrastructure and the presence of dedicated parking zones. These contrasting trends highlight the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime patterns, where the interplay between seasonal activity, urban design, and demographic characteristics creates a complex but analyzable profile.

April 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Anti-social behaviour surged by 34.4%, rising from 90 to 121 incidents, a shift that may reflect increased social gatherings during the Easter period. Shoplifting increased by 18.5%, with 109 incidents reported—173% above the UK average. This anomaly could be linked to the town's retail presence, particularly along the coastal high street, where spring foot traffic may have contributed to opportunistic theft. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 56.3%, from 16 to 7 incidents, due to reduced demand for car-related crimes during the Easter holiday. Public order offences also declined by 39.7%, from 58 to 35, reflecting a temporary reduction in alcohol-fuelled incidents. These divergent trends illustrate the combination of seasonal activity and local crime patterns.

Tynemouth's crime rate in April 2025 remained stable at 10.5 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's rate. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in policing strategies or community dynamics. Daily crime activity averaged 21 incidents per day, a figure that underscores the persistent nature of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 95 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population. With a population of 59,985, this translates to a high level of interaction with the criminal justice system compared to the UK average. The rate is 36.4% above the national average, a gap that reflects systemic differences in crime drivers or enforcement effectiveness. This comparison reveals a need for targeted interventions in Tynemouth, particularly in areas where violent and property crimes are concentrated.