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Crime in Chirton

Chirton had 748 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 169.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 25 North Tyneside areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 86% above the middle North Tyneside area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

NE29, North Tyneside · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Chirton

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169.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 25North Tyneside rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common174 in 3 months

Month by month

205 Mar 203 Apr 224 May 190 Jun 275 Jul 283 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Chirton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting17423%
violence16822%
anti-social behaviour15320%
criminal damage638%
public order537%
vehicle crime334%
burglary263%
theft223%

Chirton against North Tyneside

TypeChirton per 1,000Middle North Tyneside areaChange
Violence3823.3▼ 6%
Burglary5.93.1▲ 37%
Vehicle crime7.53.8–
Anti-social behaviour34.618.1▲ 14%
Theft and robbery10.26.2▲ 50%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
The Lawe284.9▲ 23%
Percy Main254.5▲ 3%
South Shields198▲ 23%
North Shields180.2▲ 16%
Chirton169.3▲ 18%
Meadow Well134.3▲ 2%
Preston89.6▲ 89%
See every North Tyneside area ranked on the crime in North Tyneside page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Chirton a safe area?

Chirton had about 169.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 25 North Tyneside areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Chirton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (174), followed by violence (168) and anti-social behaviour (153).