Crime in Whitburn and Marsden: statistics, rates and trends
466 crimes were recorded in Whitburn and Marsden in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitburn and Marsden at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitburn and Marsden
- Types of crime in Whitburn and Marsden
- Whitburn and Marsden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitburn and Marsden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitburn and Marsden
- Demographics of Whitburn and Marsden
- Questions about crime in Whitburn and Marsden
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (163), anti-social behaviour (98) and shoplifting (46) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,596th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Whitburn and Marsden | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 466 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.6 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 7,696 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Whitburn and Marsden of any year here (466 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 466 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 544 | 70.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 495 | 64.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 538 | 69.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 498 | 64.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 603 | 78.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 610 | 79.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 481 | 62.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 467 | 60.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whitburn and Marsden recorded notably more other crime (48% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (50% below) and violence and sexual offences (38% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 83 to 46 and public order fell from 44 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 21.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 12.7 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 6.0 | 8.5 | -45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 36 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.2 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitburn and Marsden; the highest is West Park, South Tyneside (144.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Cleadon and East Boldon (42.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitburn and Marsden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleadon Park | 543 | 73.7 | +22% |
| Harton | 563 | 68.5 | +13% |
| Cleadon and East Boldon | 374 | 42.5 | -30% |
| Horsley Hill | 1,031 | 106.3 | +76% |
| Whiteleas | 738 | 86.5 | +43% |
| West Park | 1,111 | 144.2 | +138% |
| Westoe | 549 | 72.9 | +20% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | +76% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Whitburn and Marsden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Croftside Avenue” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Croftside Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Eastway | 32 |
| On or near Prince Edward Road East | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Green Hill Walk | 18 |
| On or near Fellside | 15 |
| On or near Forber Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Marsden Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Arthur Street | 14 |
| On or near Geoffrey Street | 14 |
Of the 368 crimes in Whitburn and Marsden with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 35.6% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 116 | 31.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 28.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.8% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
Whitburn and Marsden has an estimated population of 7,696 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), less private renting (7.7%, against 20.3%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitburn and Marsden average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitburn and Marsden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitburn and Marsden a safe place to live?
Whitburn and Marsden recorded 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,596th 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 Whitburn and Marsden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Whitburn and Marsden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitburn and Marsden was down 14% on the year before: 466 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 544 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitburn and Marsden?
About 7,696 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitburn and Marsden?
Whitburn and Marsden 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.