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Crime

Crime in Westoe

Westoe had 821 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 200.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 22 South Tyneside areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 94% above the middle South Tyneside area. Crime was up 33% on the three months before.

NE33, South Tyneside · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Westoe

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200.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
2 of 22South Tyneside rank1st is the highest rate
+33%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common339 in 3 months

Month by month

180 Apr 197 May 239 Jun 256 Jul 274 Aug 291 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting33941%
violence17521%
anti-social behaviour13016%
criminal damage415%
public order375%
burglary182%
robbery162%
theft162%

Westoe against South Tyneside

TypeWestoe per 1,000Middle South Tyneside areaChange
Violence42.828.4▲ 30%
Burglary4.44.2▲ 20%
Vehicle crime3.73.1▲ 36%
Anti-social behaviour31.817.1▲ 8%
Theft and robbery95.9▼ 5%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
The Lawe251.5▼ 1%
Westoe200.6▲ 33%
South Shields196.8▲ 14%
Cauldwell162.2▲ 42%
Harton Nook90.8▲ 18%
Harton72.10%
Horsley Hill46.1▼ 10%
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 Westoe a safe area?

Westoe had about 200.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 2 of 22 South Tyneside areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Westoe?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was shoplifting (339), followed by violence (175) and anti-social behaviour (130).