Crime Rates at George Stephenson Way, North Shields, NE29 6XA

George Stephenson Way area has the 14th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main , and the 74th highest crime rate of 706 local areas in North Tyneside .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around George Stephenson Way (NE29 6XA) in the last 12 months was 196.4 per 1,000 residents and was 39.1% higher than the Chirton & Percy Main average (141.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 100.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around George Stephenson Way (NE29 6XA), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 61 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.