Crime in Whitley Bay North: statistics, rates and trends
1,139 crimes were recorded in Whitley Bay North in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitley Bay North at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitley Bay North
- Types of crime in Whitley Bay North
- Whitley Bay North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitley Bay North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitley Bay North
- Demographics of Whitley Bay North
- Questions about crime in Whitley Bay North
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (399), anti-social behaviour (232) and violence and sexual offences (213) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,077th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Whitley Bay North | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,139 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.9 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 10,650 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whitley Bay North peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,326 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,015). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,139 | 106.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,237 | 116.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,257 | 118.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,143 | 107.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,015 | 95.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,134 | 106.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,196 | 112.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,326 | 124.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,294 | 121.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 154 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whitley Bay North recorded notably more shoplifting (4.4 times the national rate), robbery (45% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (42% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (42% below) and other theft (40% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 177 to 232 and shoplifting rose from 314 to 399, while other theft fell from 73 to 41 and violence and sexual offences fell from 350 to 213.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 399 | 37.5 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 232 | 21.8 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 213 | 20.0 | 34.2 | -39% |
| Public order | 64 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitley Bay North; the highest is North Shields (194.2 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mary's, North Tyneside (31.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitley Bay North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkseaton | 666 | 59.0 | -45% |
| St Mary's | 327 | 31.3 | -71% |
| Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | 595 | 55.2 | -48% |
| Tynemouth | 934 | 88.9 | -17% |
| Preston with Preston Grange | 856 | 76.9 | -28% |
| New York & Murton | 1,178 | 143.9 | +35% |
| Shiremoor | 1,041 | 85.0 | -21% |
| North Shields | 2,178 | 194.2 | +82% |
The 10 locations below account for 76% of the crime recorded in Whitley Bay North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (330).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 330 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 120 |
| On or near Supermarket | 97 |
| On or near South Parade | 79 |
| On or near Sanderson Road | 65 |
| On or near Elmwood Grove | 59 |
| On or near Ocean View | 57 |
| On or near York Road | 27 |
| On or near North Parade | 18 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 18 |
Of the 907 crimes in Whitley Bay North with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 232 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 387 | 42.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 265 | 29.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 179 | 19.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% | 34.5% |
Whitley Bay North has an estimated population of 10,650 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.9%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitley Bay North average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitley Bay North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitley Bay North a safe place to live?
Whitley Bay North recorded 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,077th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Whitley Bay North?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 399 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (232).
Is crime in Whitley Bay North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitley Bay North was down 8% on the year before: 1,139 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,237 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitley Bay North?
About 10,650 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitley Bay North?
Whitley Bay North 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.