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Crime in Tynemouth

Tynemouth had 1,637 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 172.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 25 North Tyneside areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 90% above the middle North Tyneside area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

NE30, North Tyneside · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Tynemouth

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172.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 25North Tyneside rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common458 in 3 months

Month by month

390 Mar 443 Apr 543 May 496 Jun 572 Jul 569 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour45828%
violence35422%
shoplifting31619%
criminal damage1107%
public order956%
vehicle crime714%
burglary634%
theft624%

Tynemouth against North Tyneside

TypeTynemouth per 1,000Middle North Tyneside areaChange
Violence37.323.3▼ 4%
Burglary6.63.1▲ 24%
Vehicle crime7.53.8▲ 103%
Anti-social behaviour48.218.1▲ 16%
Theft and robbery11.56.2▲ 40%

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%
Cullercoats92.5▲ 24%
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 Tynemouth a safe area?

Tynemouth had about 172.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 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 Tynemouth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (458), followed by violence (354) and shoplifting (316).