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Crime in New York

New York had 1,454 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 97.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 25 North Tyneside areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% above the middle North Tyneside area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

NE29, North Tyneside · within 1.5 miles of the middle of New York

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97.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 25North Tyneside rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common412 in 3 months

Month by month

370 Mar 385 Apr 364 May 485 Jun 469 Jul 500 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting41228%
violence33323%
anti-social behaviour23316%
public order977%
criminal damage957%
vehicle crime634%
theft624%
burglary614%

New York against North Tyneside

TypeNew York per 1,000Middle North Tyneside areaChange
Violence22.323.3▲ 24%
Burglary4.13.1▲ 74%
Vehicle crime4.23.8▲ 125%
Anti-social behaviour15.618.1▲ 6%
Theft and robbery6.66.2▲ 34%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chirton169.3▲ 18%
Meadow Well134.3▲ 2%
New York97.3▲ 30%
Holystone96.7▲ 3%
Preston89.6▲ 89%
Monkseaton84.1▲ 40%
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 New York a safe area?

New York had about 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 25 North Tyneside areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in New York?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (412), followed by violence (333) and anti-social behaviour (233).