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Crime in North Shields

North Shields had 2,598 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 180.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 25 North Tyneside areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 98% above the middle North Tyneside area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

NE29, North Tyneside · within 1.5 miles of the middle of North Shields

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180.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 25North Tyneside rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common624 in 3 months

Month by month

688 Mar 716 Apr 831 May 791 Jun 886 Jul 921 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour62424%
violence61524%
shoplifting51120%
criminal damage1857%
public order1807%
burglary1054%
theft1034%
vehicle crime984%

North Shields against North Tyneside

TypeNorth Shields per 1,000Middle North Tyneside areaChange
Violence42.723.3▼ 4%
Burglary7.33.1▲ 46%
Vehicle crime6.83.8▲ 75%
Anti-social behaviour43.318.1▲ 13%
Theft and robbery12.36.2▲ 48%

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%
South Shields198▲ 23%
North Shields180.2▲ 16%
Tynemouth172.4▲ 19%
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 North Shields a safe area?

North Shields had about 180.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 25 North Tyneside areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in North Shields?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (624), followed by violence (615) and shoplifting (511).