Total Crime Rate
33.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Links area has the 15th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Monkseaton , and the 225th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Links (NE26 1TW) in the last 12 months was 33.7 per 1,000 residents and was 31.8% lower than the Monkseaton average (49.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Links (NE26 1TW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near St Mary'S Avenue, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Grenada Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Monkseaton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St Mary'S Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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