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How much crime is there in South Shields?

The police recorded 114 crimes per 1,000 people a year in South Shields from September 2023 to August 2026, 50% higher than the typical town's 76.2. The most common was violence and sexual offences, at 46.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 104, down from 118 in the 12 months to August 2024.

Over time
PeriodHereTypical town
September 2023 to August 202411878.6
September 2024 to August 202511977.4
September 2025 to August 202610473.7
By type
CrimeHereTypical town
Violence and sexual offences46.134.1
Shoplifting17.47.1
Criminal damage and arson14.27.0
Public order10.26.6
Other theft7.05.4
Burglary4.53.1
Vehicle crime4.13.8
Other crime3.82.0
Drugs3.02.4
Possession of weapons1.40.8
Robbery1.10.6
Bicycle theft0.90.5
Theft from the person0.70.4
Nearby towns
TownDistanceCrimes per 1,000 people a year
South Shields–114
Jarrow3.6 km112
Sunderland8.3 km111
Wallsend6.6 km108
Tynemouth4.8 km98.7
Boldon Colliery3.9 km94.6
Hebburn5.8 km78.4
Shiremoor8.3 km67.7
Whitley Bay8.1 km58.3
Whitburn4.7 km49.1
East Boldon and West Boldon3.7 km46.9
The typical town–76.2