TOWTON, NE12 6PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE12 6PX

TOWTON, NE12 6PX, North Tyneside has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.74 per 1,000 population. This NE12 6PX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE12 postcode area, which has experienced 282 crimes and a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE12 6PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE12 6PX, encompassing approximately 2547 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE12 6PX area, explore the NE12 6PX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

NE12 6PX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Stratford Close with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

TOWTON, NE12 6PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.74-36.36%
Public order65.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36150.00%
Other theft41.96-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences41.57100.00%
Vehicle crime11.57-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2218.0629.41%
Other theft118.6437.50%
Vehicle crime74.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-75.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1717.66240.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.6712.50%
Other theft83.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96300.00%
Robbery11.570.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.38100.00%
Other theft83.14700.00%
Shoplifting53.1425.00%
Vehicle crime41.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-75.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.64100.00%
Shoplifting41.57-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.57-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-25.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.81250.00%
Shoplifting52.75-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.960.00%
Other theft31.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-66.67%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.24166.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.14-33.33%
Public order32.360.00%
Other theft21.18-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.7812.50%
Violence and sexual offences83.5360.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.14150.00%
Shoplifting31.960.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.35-50.00%
Burglary73.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.75-44.44%
Public order41.96-42.86%
Shoplifting31.57-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Other theft20.790.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.66166.67%
Violence and sexual offences96.2880.00%
Public order73.53133.33%
Shoplifting72.75-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.7550.00%
Other theft21.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.14-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.36-37.50%
Other theft41.9633.33%
Public order31.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.13-16.67%
Shoplifting103.93400.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.9333.33%
Other theft33.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Public order11.18-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.710.00%
Other theft62.360.00%
Public order42.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 202316
November 20236
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202417
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20247

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE12 6PX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Stratford Close
    Total9
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Culloden Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kenilworth
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Longstone Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edge Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1