Total Crime Rate
27.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Woodvale Drive area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hebburn North , and the 91st 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 Woodvale Drive (NE31 1RB) in the last 12 months was 27.8 per 1,000 residents and was 64.6% lower than the Hebburn North average (78.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodvale Drive (NE31 1RB), the main crime hotspot is near North Farm Road. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hebburn South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | High Croft Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | North Farm Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
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