Crime in Whiteleas: statistics, rates and trends
781 crimes were recorded in Whiteleas in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Whiteleas
- Questions about crime in Whiteleas
- About this data
781 crimes were recorded in Whiteleas in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 279 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whiteleas has the 1,448th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whiteleas | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 781 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.5 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 8,531 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whiteleas was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,236 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (781). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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 | 781 | 91.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 951 | 111.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 946 | 110.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,055 | 123.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 841 | 98.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,026 | 120.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,053 | 123.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,196 | 140.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,236 | 144.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whiteleas 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+52%). The largest falls were in burglary (-48%) and anti-social behaviour (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 279 | 32.7 | 0.96 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 18.5 | 1.21 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 11.7 | 1.73 | -12% |
| Public order | 51 | 6.0 | 0.90 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 5.5 | 0.66 | +52% |
| Other theft | 43 | 5.0 | 0.79 | -33% |
| Other crime | 35 | 4.1 | 1.94 | -3% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.9 | 0.57 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.9 | 0.38 | +33% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.09 | -25% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.1 | 0.78 | +350% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.28 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Whiteleas
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whiteleas recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whiteleas
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whiteleas recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whiteleas
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whiteleas recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whiteleas
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whiteleas recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whiteleas
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whiteleas recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whiteleas
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whiteleas recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whiteleas
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whiteleas recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whiteleas
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whiteleas recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whiteleas
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whiteleas recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whiteleas
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whiteleas recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whiteleas
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whiteleas recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whiteleas
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whiteleas recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whiteleas
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whiteleas recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whiteleas
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whiteleas recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whiteleas, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whiteleas.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whiteleas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | +22% |
| Cleadon Park | 527 | 71.5 | -22% |
| Cleadon and East Boldon | 342 | 38.8 | -58% |
| West Park | 1,081 | 140.4 | +53% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,882 | 187.6 | +105% |
| Boldon Colliery | 784 | 87.4 | -4% |
| Bede | 691 | 120.4 | +32% |
| Harton | 576 | 70.1 | -23% |
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 Whiteleas over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Copley Avenue | 72 |
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Hogarth Road | 42 |
| On or near B1298 | 40 |
| On or near Sargent Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Lawrence Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Whiteleas Way | 26 |
| On or near Nash Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Constable Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Sutherland Court | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whiteleas 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 | 216 | 27.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 203 | 26.0% |
| Under investigation | 171 | 21.9% |
| Not recorded | 158 | 20.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Whiteleas has an estimated population of 8,531. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whiteleas sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whiteleas |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.7% |
| Social rented homes | 35.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.5% |
Is Whiteleas a safe place to live?
Whiteleas recorded 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Whiteleas?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Whiteleas going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whiteleas was down 18% on the year before: 781 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 951 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whiteleas?
Whiteleas 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 Whiteleas. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.