Crime Rates at Norham Avenue South, South Shields, NE34 7LT

Norham Avenue South area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Horsley Hill , and the 127th 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 Norham Avenue South (NE34 7LT) in the last 12 months was 42.2 per 1,000 residents and was 45.7% lower than the Horsley Hill average (77.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Norham Avenue South (NE34 7LT), the main crime hotspot is near St Cuthbert'S Avenue. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.