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Crime

Crime in Howdon

Howdon had 1,932 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 143.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 25 North Tyneside areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 58% above the middle North Tyneside area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

NE28, North Tyneside · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Howdon

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143.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 25North Tyneside rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common585 in 3 months

Month by month

537 Mar 607 Apr 679 May 631 Jun 666 Jul 635 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Howdon. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence58530%
anti-social behaviour33717%
shoplifting28115%
criminal damage19810%
public order1447%
burglary1015%
theft864%
vehicle crime684%

Howdon against North Tyneside

TypeHowdon per 1,000Middle North Tyneside areaChange
Violence43.523.3▲ 5%
Burglary7.53.1▲ 55%
Vehicle crime5.13.8▲ 28%
Anti-social behaviour25.118.1▼ 4%
Theft and robbery9.56.2▼ 9%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Percy Main254.5▲ 3%
Chirton169.3▲ 18%
Howdon143.8▲ 6%
Meadow Well134.3▲ 2%
Hebburn111.9▲ 1%
Jarrow110.1▼ 5%
Wallsend95.2▲ 5%
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 Howdon a safe area?

Howdon had about 143.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 25 North Tyneside areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Howdon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (585), followed by anti-social behaviour (337) and shoplifting (281).