Crime in Whiteleas: statistics, rates and trends
738 crimes were recorded in Whiteleas in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whiteleas at a glance
- Crime trends in Whiteleas
- Types of crime in Whiteleas
- Whiteleas compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whiteleas
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whiteleas
- Demographics of Whiteleas
- Questions about crime in Whiteleas
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (259), anti-social behaviour (149) and criminal damage and arson (92) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,622nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Whiteleas | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 738 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.5 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 8,531 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Whiteleas of any year here (738 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 738 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 987 | 115.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 960 | 112.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,015 | 119.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 855 | 100.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,031 | 120.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,055 | 123.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,177 | 138.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,250 | 146.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whiteleas recorded notably more other crime (83% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (60% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (29% below) and shoplifting (28% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 30 to 52, while anti-social behaviour fell from 249 to 149 and other theft fell from 64 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 30.4 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 17.5 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 10.8 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 6.1 | 8.5 | +73% |
| Public order | 47 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -39% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.9 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whiteleas; the highest is Simonside and Rekendyke (188.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Cleadon and East Boldon (42.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whiteleas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | +23% |
| Cleadon Park | 543 | 73.7 | -15% |
| Cleadon and East Boldon | 374 | 42.5 | -51% |
| West Park | 1,111 | 144.2 | +67% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,889 | 188.3 | +118% |
| Boldon Colliery | 744 | 83.0 | -4% |
| Bede | 658 | 114.7 | +33% |
| Harton | 563 | 68.5 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Whiteleas over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Copley Avenue” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Copley Avenue | 74 |
| On or near Parking Area | 56 |
| On or near B1298 | 43 |
| On or near Hogarth Road | 29 |
| On or near Lawrence Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Whiteleas Way | 26 |
| On or near Sutherland Court | 23 |
| On or near Sargent Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Constable Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Turner Avenue | 18 |
Of the 589 crimes in Whiteleas with a recorded outcome, 33% 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 149 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 192 | 32.6% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 191 | 32.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 29.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Whiteleas has an estimated population of 8,531 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and more households without a car (34%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whiteleas average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Whiteleas | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Whiteleas a safe place to live?
Whiteleas recorded 86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,622nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Whiteleas?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (149).
Is crime in Whiteleas going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whiteleas was down 25% on the year before: 738 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 987 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whiteleas?
About 8,531 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whiteleas?
Whiteleas 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.