Crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South: statistics, rates and trends
619 crimes were recorded in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
- Questions about crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
- About this data
619 crimes were recorded in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 162 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South has the 2,719th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 619 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.4 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 10,779 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,033 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (619). Over the whole period it fell 40%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 619 | 57.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 725 | 67.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 823 | 76.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 771 | 71.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 845 | 78.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 993 | 92.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 926 | 85.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 886 | 82.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,033 | 95.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+79%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-43%) and other theft (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 | 15.0 | 0.98 | -1% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 12.9 | 0.38 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 6.3 | 0.76 | +79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -17% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -5% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.3 | 0.94 | -3% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.9 | 1.36 | +121% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.9 | 0.58 | -26% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.4 | 0.38 | -40% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.6 | 1.17 | +183% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.8 | 1.01 | +0% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.7 | 0.23 | -47% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.22 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -88% |
Anti-social behaviour in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 26.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 183% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay North | 1,115 | 104.7 | +82% |
| Tynemouth | 973 | 92.6 | +61% |
| Monkseaton | 665 | 58.9 | +3% |
| Preston with Preston Grange | 779 | 70.0 | +22% |
| St Mary's | 321 | 30.7 | -47% |
| New York & Murton | 1,167 | 142.5 | +148% |
| North Shields | 2,165 | 193.1 | +236% |
| Chirton & Percy Main | 1,702 | 131.0 | +128% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Whitley Bay | 40 |
| On or near John Street | 27 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 23 |
| On or near Rockcliffe Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Victoria Mews | 18 |
| On or near Cullercoats | 18 |
| On or near Station Square | 18 |
| On or near Helena Avenue | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 225 | 36.3% |
| Not recorded | 162 | 26.2% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 19.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 87 | 14.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.0% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% |
Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South has an estimated population of 10,779. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.2% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South a safe place to live?
Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South recorded 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (139).
Is crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South was down 15% on the year before: 619 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 725 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South?
Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.