Woolsington Crime Overview
Woolsington is the third safest small town in Tyne & Wear, and is among the top 20 safest overall out of Tyne & Wear's 28 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Woolsington in 2020 was 67 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Tyne & Wear's overall crime rate, coming in 37% lower than the Tyne & Wear rate of 92 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Woolsington is the 230th most dangerous small town, and the 1,594th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2020, Woolsington was the worst small town in Tyne & Wear for bicycle theft, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.12 per 1,000 inhabitants. February 2020 was also a bad month for Woolsington residents, when it was Tyne & Wear's most dangerous small town for drugs, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.37 per 1,000 residents. Woolsington recorded 2 reports of possession of weapons during August 2020, making its crime rate of 0.25 the worst small town for possession of weapons in Tyne & Wear that month.
The most common crimes in Woolsington are violence and sexual offences, with 208 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 26. This is 4.3% higher than 2019's figure of 199 offences and a difference of 1.12 from 2019's crime rate of 25. Woolsington's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 600% from 2019's figure of 7 crimes.
Compare Woolsington to other towns and cities
See how Woolsington shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Woolsington and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Woolsington Crime Map
Crime in Woolsington Compared To Tyne & Wear
Summary of Crimes in Woolsington This Year
| Woolsington | Tyne & Wear | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 380 | 47.28 | 50,249 | 44.01 | 7% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 5 | 0.62 | 1,677 | 1.47 | 137% safer |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.73 | 5,209 | 4.56 | 22% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 99 | 12.32 | 15,088 | 13.22 | 7% safer |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.24 | 2,801 | 2.45 | 98% safer |
| Other Crime | 24 | 2.99 | 2,948 | 2.58 | 14% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 63 | 7.84 | 8,803 | 7.71 | 1.7% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 9 | 1.12 | 977 | 0.86 | 23% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 63 | 7.84 | 14,077 | 12.33 | 57% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.37 | 571 | 0.50 | 35% safer |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.87 | 6,962 | 6.10 | 226% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.12 | 902 | 0.79 | 558% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 10 | 1.24 | 5,837 | 5.11 | 312% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 208 | 25.88 | 39,068 | 34.22 | 32% safer |
Woolsington Compared to Nearby Small Towns
Crime Over Time in Woolsington
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Woolsington
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near The Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Possession of weapons | On or near Anson Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Anson Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Kidlandlee Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other crime | On or near Denton Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Yetholm Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Newbiggin Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Newbiggin Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Newbiggin Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Newbiggin Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Newbiggin Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near East Thorp | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Hopton Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Airport Freightway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Langleeford Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Woolsington Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 17 | 19 | 27 | 47 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.50 | 0.37 | 0.50 | 0.62 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 3.4 | 3.1 | 6 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 1.7 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 3.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 16 | 20 | 16 | 8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.50 | 1.1 | 0.75 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 8 | 11 | 7 | 8 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | 0.12 | - | 0.37 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1.9 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.87 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 22 | 27 | 25 | 26 | Getting worse |
Changes In Woolsington's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Woolsington to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Woolsington | 67.18 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 0.78% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 13% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 19% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 22% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 22% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 31% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 35% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 37% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 49% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 51% more dangerous |
Crime in Woolsington's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolsington & Airport | 1,030 | 110 | First |
Crime in Woolsington During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Woolsington change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Woolsington saw a 650% increase in anti-social behaviour. Woolsington saw a large fall in other theft during May, when it fell by 93% compared to May in 2019. Other Theft saw a fall in every month of Woolsington's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +79% | +25% | +242% | +67% | -61% | -47% | -16% | +23% | +43% | +650% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -87% | - | -50% | - | - | - | +300% | -67% | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +100% | -40% | -60% | +33% | +50% | -25% | -20% | -27% | - | -67% |
| Drugs | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | -67% | - | - |
| Other Crime | +200% | -50% | - | - | +200% | - | +150% | +50% | - | - |
| Other Theft | +33% | -60% | -93% | -80% | -15% | -89% | -38% | -17% | -87% | -89% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -43% | -29% | +33% | -33% | - | +133% | -33% | +33% | +67% | +100% |
| Shoplifting | - | +300% | -67% | - | - | - | - | -50% | -33% | -50% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -29% | +8% | +7% | +31% | +33% | -35% | +83% | +56% | -12% | +325% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Woolsington
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The most common crimes in Woolsington are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Woolsington?
Woolsington's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021