Total Crime Rate
15.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodvale Drive area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hebburn North , and the 27th 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 Woodvale Drive (NE31 1RB) in the last 12 months was 15.4 per 1,000 residents and was 84.7% lower than the Hebburn North average (101.1 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 Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodvale Drive (NE31 1RB), the main crime hotspot is near Swallow Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 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 | Burglary | Chaffinch Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Tharsis Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | South Drive | — |
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