Is North Shields Safe?
Crime statistics for North Shields. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 5,788 total crimes recorded in North Shields
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for North Shields — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Shields safe?
North Shields has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 5,788 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 18.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in North Shields are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in North Shields in the last 12 months?
5,788 crimes were recorded in North Shields in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 18.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (7,075 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,740 incidents.
What is the most common crime in North Shields?
The most common crime in North Shields is Violent Crime, with 1,740 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 30.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in North Shields increasing or decreasing?
Crime in North Shields is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 18.2% — from 7,075 crimes in the previous 12 months to 5,788 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for North Shields?
North Shields has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does North Shields compare to the Northumbria Police average?
North Shields has a safety score of 10/100, while the Northumbria Police force area average is 11/100. North Shields is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in North Shields?
16.4% of crimes recorded in North Shields resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Northumbria Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in North Shields?
1,740 violent crimes were recorded in North Shields in the last 12 months — representing 30.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 1,008 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for North Shields last updated?
The crime data for North Shields was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare North Shields with other areas?
You can compare North Shields with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.