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Crime in Monkseaton

Monkseaton had 1,083 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 25 North Tyneside areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% below the middle North Tyneside area. Crime was up 40% on the three months before.

NE25, North Tyneside · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Monkseaton

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84.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 25North Tyneside rank1st is the highest rate
+40%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common323 in 3 months

Month by month

260 Mar 260 Apr 253 May 325 Jun 352 Jul 406 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting32330%
anti-social behaviour27525%
violence18617%
public order626%
vehicle crime484%
theft474%
criminal damage464%
burglary343%

Monkseaton against North Tyneside

TypeMonkseaton per 1,000Middle North Tyneside areaChange
Violence14.423.3▲ 13%
Burglary2.63.10%
Vehicle crime3.73.8▲ 66%
Anti-social behaviour21.418.1▲ 43%
Theft and robbery5.76.2▲ 32%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Tynemouth172.4▲ 19%
New York97.3▲ 30%
Cullercoats92.5▲ 24%
Preston89.6▲ 89%
Monkseaton84.1▲ 40%
Whitley Bay83▲ 33%
Shiremoor79.9▲ 22%
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 Monkseaton a safe area?

Monkseaton had about 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 25 North Tyneside areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Monkseaton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (323), followed by anti-social behaviour (275) and violence (186).