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Crime in Primrose

Primrose had 297 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 74.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 22 South Tyneside areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% below the middle South Tyneside area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

NE32, South Tyneside · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Primrose

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74.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 22South Tyneside rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common103 in 3 months

Month by month

94 Mar 94 Apr 121 May 115 Jun 78 Jul 104 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Primrose. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10335%
anti-social behaviour5519%
public order3211%
criminal damage269%
shoplifting258%
burglary155%
other crime145%
theft145%

Primrose against South Tyneside

TypePrimrose per 1,000Middle South Tyneside areaChange
Violence25.829▲ 6%
Burglary3.83.5–
Vehicle crime1.32.5–
Anti-social behaviour13.819.6▲ 4%
Theft and robbery4.86.4▼ 10%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hebburn111.9▲ 1%
Jarrow110.1▼ 5%
Brockley Whins105.9▲ 5%
Hedworth100.9▲ 14%
Boldon Colliery98.8▲ 8%
Fellgate89▲ 4%
Primrose74.3▼ 4%
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 Primrose a safe area?

Primrose had about 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 22 South Tyneside areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Primrose?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (103), followed by anti-social behaviour (55) and public order (32).