Safety in South Shields

South Shields in North East scores 55/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

8,420

Rate per 1,000

120.6

1-year trend

-4.6%

3-year trend

-26.9%

5-year trend

-22.4%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

49

Per 1,000 residents

0.7

Data last updated: 15 August 2026