Total Crime Rate
57.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marsden Road area has the 18th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Harton , and the 189th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marsden Road (NE34 6DG) in the last 12 months was 57.6 per 1,000 residents and was 11.7% lower than the Harton average (65.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 28.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marsden Road (NE34 6DG), the main crime hotspot is near Mitchell Gardens. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Harton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ridley Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Marsden Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mitchell Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | High Meadow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bulmer Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Summerhill Road | Under investigation |
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