Crime in Whitburn and Marsden: statistics, rates and trends
454 crimes were recorded in Whitburn and Marsden in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Whitburn and Marsden
- Questions about crime in Whitburn and Marsden
- About this data
454 crimes were recorded in Whitburn and Marsden in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 162 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whitburn and Marsden has the 2,642nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whitburn and Marsden | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 454 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.0 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 7,696 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whitburn and Marsden was highest in the year to July 2021 (631 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (454). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 454 | 59.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 540 | 70.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 494 | 64.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 544 | 70.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 487 | 63.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 631 | 82.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 603 | 78.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 459 | 59.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 470 | 61.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whitburn and Marsden 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 falls were in burglary (-57%) and shoplifting (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 21.0 | 0.61 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 12.1 | 0.79 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 6.4 | 0.77 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.3 | 0.63 | -30% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -23% |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.1 | 1.48 | +50% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.1 | 0.49 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 0.16 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Whitburn and Marsden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whitburn and Marsden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whitburn and Marsden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whitburn and Marsden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whitburn and Marsden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 30 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 23% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whitburn and Marsden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whitburn and Marsden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whitburn and Marsden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whitburn and Marsden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whitburn and Marsden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whitburn and Marsden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whitburn and Marsden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whitburn and Marsden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitburn and Marsden recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whitburn and Marsden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whitburn and Marsden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitburn and Marsden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleadon Park | 527 | 71.5 | +21% |
| Harton | 576 | 70.1 | +19% |
| Cleadon and East Boldon | 342 | 38.8 | -34% |
| Horsley Hill | 1,075 | 110.9 | +88% |
| Whiteleas | 781 | 91.5 | +55% |
| West Park | 1,081 | 140.4 | +138% |
| Westoe | 595 | 79.0 | +34% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | +89% |
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 Whitburn and Marsden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Croftside Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Prince Edward Road East | 24 |
| On or near Eastway | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Green Hill Walk | 20 |
| On or near Forber Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Arthur Street | 15 |
| On or near Fellside | 15 |
| On or near Marsden Avenue | 15 |
| On or near East Street | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitburn and Marsden 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 | 126 | 27.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 115 | 25.3% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 23.1% |
| Not recorded | 93 | 20.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Whitburn and Marsden has an estimated population of 7,696. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitburn and Marsden sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whitburn and Marsden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.9% |
| Social rented homes | 28.3% |
| Private rented homes | 7.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Whitburn and Marsden a safe place to live?
Whitburn and Marsden recorded 59.0 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 Whitburn and Marsden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Whitburn and Marsden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitburn and Marsden was down 16% on the year before: 454 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 540 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whitburn and Marsden?
Whitburn and Marsden 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 Whitburn and Marsden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.