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Bicycle theft
During 2007/2008 South Tyneside demonstrated a decrease in the level of theft of a bicycle with a reduction from 2.0 to 1.9 thefts per 1000 people.
Gateshead has the lowest rate at only 1 theft per 1000, followed by Sunderland at 1.2.
The highest level is in Newcastle, who show a level of 2.6 thefts per head of population.
South Tyneside has shown an overall improvement of 17.4% since targets were set in 2003-2004.
These figures (and other crime rate statistics) are reported to the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership Strategy Group to help prioritise police and partner resources.
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Data trends (figures, 5 year trend, Tyne & Wear comparison)
Bicycle theft per 1000 population
| Area | 2003 - 2004 | 2004 - 2005 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No of Incidents Bicycle Theft | Incidents per 1,000 population | No of Incidents Bicycle Theft | Incidents per 1,000 population | % change in rate 2003/04 - 2004/05 | |
| Gateshead | 206 | 1.1 | 204 | 2.2 | 100.0 |
| Newcastle | 793 | 2.9 | 632 | 2.5 | -13.8 |
| North Tyneside | 387 | 2.0 | 374 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| South Tyneside | 354 | 2.3 | 338 | 2.2 | -4.3 |
| Sunderland | 476 | 1.7 | 413 | 1.5 | -11.8 |
| Tyne & Wear | 2,216 | 2.0 | 1,961 | 1.8 | -10.0 |
| Area | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No of Incidents Bicycle Theft | Incidents per 1,000 population | % change in rate 2003/04 - 2005/06 | No of Incidents Bicycle Theft | Incidents per 1,000 population | % change in rate 2003/04 - 2006/07 | |
| Gateshead | 185 | 1 | -9.1 | 198 | 1 | -5.5 |
| Newcastle | 675 | 2.5 | -13.8 | 700 | 2 | -10.3 |
| North Tyneside | 392 | 2.1 | 5.0 | 329 | 1.7 | -15.0 |
| South Tyneside | 367 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 303 | 2.0 | -13.5 |
| Sunderland | 423 | 1.5 | -11.8 | 420 | 1.5 | -12.4 |
| Tyne & Wear | 2,042 | 1.9 | -5.0 | 1,949 | 1.8 | -10.0 |
| Area | 2007-2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Incidents Bicycle Theft | Incidents per 1,000 population | % change in rate 2003/04 - 2007/08 | |
| Gateshead | 196.0 | 1.0 | -9.1 |
| Newcastle | 708.0 | 2.6 | -10.3 |
| North Tyneside | 278.0 | 1.4 | -30.0 |
| South Tyneside | 291.0 | 1.9 | -17.4 |
| Sunderland | 340.0 | 1.2 | -29.4 |
| Tyne & Wear | 1813.0 | 1.7 | -15.0 |
Note: Figures may not add exactly due to rounding
Mid year population estimates have been used in the calculations
Source: Tyne & Wear Research and Information
Bicycle thefts per 1000 population
Next update due: May 2009