Tynemouth Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tynemouth’s crime profile in February 2025 reveals a stark contrast in crime types compared to the UK average. The area recorded 604 crimes, yielding a rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents—50.7% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This imbalance is driven by a concentration of violent and anti-social crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.5% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK’s 28% average. Anti-social behaviour, at 16.9% of total crimes, was 75% above the UK average, while shoplifting—14.9% of all crimes—was 142% above the national rate. These figures suggest a combination of social dynamics and local geography. Tynemouth’s coastal location and proximity to urban centres may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and retail crime, though seasonal factors also play a role. February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity, saw a pre-spring lull that may have dampened some crimes but not all. The persistence of high violent crime rates, even in low-temperature conditions, could indicate underlying social tensions or issues with community engagement. This mix of crime types illustrates an area grappling with both immediate public safety concerns and broader systemic challenges.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with vehicle crime rising 53.6% to 43 incidents—marking the largest increase among categories. This jump may reflect changes in local traffic patterns or increased vehicle thefts in residential areas. Bicycle theft also surged by 100%, though the small absolute number (2 incidents) suggests limited data reliability. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both fell significantly, with robbery down 66.7% and theft from the person dropping 33.3%. These decreases may be attributed to seasonal factors, as February’s cold weather could deter outdoor crimes. The crime mix also revealed stark disparities compared to the UK average: anti-social behaviour was 75% above, shoplifting 142% above, and vehicle crime 89% above national rates. However, drug-related crimes were 20% below the UK average, and theft from the person was 100% below. This divergence highlights Tynemouth’s unique challenges, where retail and public order crimes dominate over drug-related issues. A resident might find the 43 reported vehicle crimes in February particularly concerning, as this category has risen sharply compared to January.

Tynemouth’s crime rate in February 2025 (10.1 per 1,000) marked a 6.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight improvement in overall safety. However, this remains significantly higher than the UK average, underscoring persistent local challenges. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 22 crimes per day, a figure that, while contextually tied to Tynemouth’s population and geography, offers a tangible sense of the scale of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 99 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, is still double the UK’s average for similar-sized areas. When considering the population-scaled perspective, Tynemouth’s 59,985 residents face a crime environment where violent and anti-social crimes affect daily life. The 6.8% monthly decline, though modest, may reflect the natural ebb and flow of seasonal crime patterns, particularly in February’s colder conditions. This decline, however, does not mitigate the broader context of Tynemouth’s crime rate being nearly double the UK average, highlighting the need for continued focus on targeted interventions in high-risk categories.