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

George Stephenson Way area has the 28th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chirton & Percy Main , and the 133rd highest crime rate of 715 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 167.9 per 1,000 residents and was 0.6% lower than the Chirton & Percy Main average (168.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 29 (≈ 103.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around George Stephenson Way (NE29 6XA), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 78 crimes here, including 39 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.