Total Crime Rate
52.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
26.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Springwell Road area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede , and the 200th 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 Springwell Road (NE32 5TL) in the last 12 months was 52.4 per 1,000 residents and was 53.5% lower than the Bede average (112.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Springwell Road (NE32 5TL), the main crime hotspot is near Valley View. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Primrose| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Valley View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Raby Gardens | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Biscop Terrace | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Kristin Avenue | Under investigation |
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