Total Crime Rate
44.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Simonside View area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede , and the 144th 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 Simonside View (NE32 5TS) in the last 12 months was 44.9 per 1,000 residents and was 67.0% lower than the Bede average (136.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Simonside View (NE32 5TS), the main crime hotspot is near Buxton Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bede| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dilston Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Ashbourne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buxton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buxton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Buxton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Raby Gardens | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Buxton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Buxton Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Buxton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Primrose Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hospital | Under investigation |
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