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Burglary Rates in Beacon and Bents

South Tyneside, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Beacon and Bents recorded 113 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 135% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

113

7.93 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,988

280.0 per 1,000 residents

135% above the UK average74% above the North East regional average

How does Beacon and Bents rank?

Within South Tyneside

1 of 18 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

96th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

16
8
13
14
14
17
6
8
3
5
4
5
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1198
30%
Other Crime
865
22%
Anti-social Behaviour
791
20%
Shoplifting
749
19%
Burglary
113
3%
Vehicle Crime
96
2%
Drug Offences
89
2%
Robbery
64
2%
Theft from Person
23
1%

Property mix in Beacon and Bents

Source: Census 2021 · 6,947 households

Detached 2%Semi-detached 12%Terraced 36%Flats 50%

The most common property type in Beacon and Bents is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Beacon and Bents homeowners

Most homes in Beacon and Bents are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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