Crime Rates at Princeway, North Shields, NE30 4NE

Princeway area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in North Shields , and the 184th lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Princeway (NE30 4NE) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 83.4% lower than the North Shields average (169.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -85.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Princeway (NE30 4NE), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 78 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.