Crime Rates at Oakwood, Hebburn, NE31 1EB

Oakwood area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hebburn North , and the 166th lowest crime rate of 523 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 Oakwood (NE31 1EB) in the last 12 months was 44.0 per 1,000 residents and was 43.9% lower than the Hebburn North average (78.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Oakwood (NE31 1EB), the main crime hotspot is near Edward Street. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.