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Crime in Harton

Harton had 230 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 70.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 22 South Tyneside areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% below the middle South Tyneside area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

NE34, South Tyneside · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Harton

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70.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 22South Tyneside rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common76 in 3 months

Month by month

67 Mar 93 Apr 63 May 80 Jun 83 Jul 67 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Harton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting7633%
violence5122%
anti-social behaviour3616%
criminal damage188%
theft146%
public order125%
vehicle crime52%
other crime52%

Harton against South Tyneside

TypeHarton per 1,000Middle South Tyneside areaChange
Violence15.629▼ 16%
Burglary1.23.5–
Vehicle crime1.52.5–
Anti-social behaviour1119.6▼ 12%
Theft and robbery5.56.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Westoe187.9▲ 38%
Cauldwell148▲ 48%
West Harton142▲ 19%
Cleadon Park100.6▲ 18%
Harton Nook84.5▲ 11%
Harton70.6▲ 3%
Horsley Hill46.1▼ 11%
See every South Tyneside area ranked on the crime in South Tyneside page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Harton a safe area?

Harton had about 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 22 South Tyneside areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Harton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (76), followed by violence (51) and anti-social behaviour (36).