Total Crime Rate
25.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ellison Street area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hebburn North , and the 66th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South 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 Ellison Street (NE31 1BW) in the last 12 months was 25.4 per 1,000 residents and was 74.9% lower than the Hebburn North average (101.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Drugs with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -88.9% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -88.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ellison Street (NE31 1BW), the main crime hotspot is near Edward Street. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hebburn North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lyon Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Carr Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Edward Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Edward Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Edward Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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