Total Crime Rate
90.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025John Reid Road area has the 45th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Bede , and the 231st highest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around John Reid Road (NE34 9EW) in the last 12 months was 90.2 per 1,000 residents and was 33.8% lower than the Bede average (136.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 54.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 366.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around John Reid Road (NE34 9EW), the main crime hotspot is near Ewart Crescent. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 25 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Edinburgh Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Drummond Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Melrose Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ewart Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stirling Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edinburgh Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
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