Crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South: statistics, rates and trends
595 crimes were recorded in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South at a glance
- Crime trends in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
- Types of crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
- Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
- Demographics of Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
- Questions about crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (161), violence and sexual offences (129) and shoplifting (76) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,820th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 595 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.2 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 10,779 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South of any year here (595 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 595 | 55.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 730 | 67.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 857 | 79.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 738 | 68.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 849 | 78.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 985 | 91.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 906 | 84.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 898 | 83.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,025 | 95.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded notably more other crime (32% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (65% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 45 to 76, while other theft fell from 45 to 23 and violence and sexual offences fell from 233 to 129.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 | 14.9 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 12.0 | 34.2 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 7.1 | 8.5 | +69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.6 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.1 | 6.4 | -49% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South; the highest is North Shields (194.2 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mary's, North Tyneside (31.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay North | 1,139 | 106.9 | +94% |
| Tynemouth | 934 | 88.9 | +61% |
| Monkseaton | 666 | 59.0 | +7% |
| Preston with Preston Grange | 856 | 76.9 | +39% |
| St Mary's | 327 | 31.3 | -43% |
| New York & Murton | 1,178 | 143.9 | +161% |
| North Shields | 2,178 | 194.2 | +252% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,707 | 131.4 | +138% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near Parking Area | 57 |
| On or near Whitley Bay | 39 |
| On or near John Street | 27 |
| On or near Victoria Mews | 22 |
| On or near Cullercoats | 20 |
| On or near Station Square | 17 |
| On or near Victoria Terrace | 17 |
| On or near Helena Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Rockcliffe Avenue | 15 |
Of the 434 crimes in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 161 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 47.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 29.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South has an estimated population of 10,779 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South a safe place to live?
Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,820th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 161 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (129).
Is crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South was down 18% on the year before: 595 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 730 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South?
About 10,779 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South?
Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.