Crime Rates at Wylam Close, South Shields, NE34 0ES

Wylam Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Harton , and the 33rd 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 Wylam Close (NE34 0ES) in the last 12 months was 17.2 per 1,000 residents and was 73.6% lower than the Harton average (65.2 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 Other crime 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

In the area around Wylam Close (NE34 0ES), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 108 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lapwing Court (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.