Crime in Whitley Bay North: statistics, rates and trends
1,115 crimes were recorded in Whitley Bay North in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Whitley Bay North
- Questions about crime in Whitley Bay North
- About this data
1,115 crimes were recorded in Whitley Bay North in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 376 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whitley Bay North has the 1,131st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whitley Bay North | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,115 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.7 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 10,650 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whitley Bay North was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,325 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,072). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 1,115 | 104.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,219 | 114.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,241 | 116.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,123 | 105.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,072 | 100.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,106 | 103.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,208 | 113.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,325 | 124.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,291 | 121.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 130 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whitley Bay North 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 shoplifting, other crime, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+21%) and burglary (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-77%) and other theft (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 376 | 35.3 | 4.26 | +21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 22.2 | 0.65 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 201 | 18.9 | 1.23 | +10% |
| Public order | 64 | 6.0 | 0.90 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -26% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.7 | 0.57 | -46% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.4 | 0.96 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.4 | 0.69 | -12% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.0 | 1.42 | +100% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.0 | 1.46 | +91% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -77% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.58 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.57 | -58% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.22 | -20% |
Shoplifting in Whitley Bay North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitley Bay North recorded 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Whitley Bay North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitley Bay North recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whitley Bay North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitley Bay North recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whitley Bay North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitley Bay North recorded 64 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 34% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whitley Bay North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitley Bay North recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whitley Bay North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitley Bay North recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whitley Bay North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitley Bay North recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whitley Bay North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitley Bay North recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whitley Bay North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitley Bay North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whitley Bay North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitley Bay North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whitley Bay North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitley Bay North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whitley Bay North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whitley Bay North recorded 6 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whitley Bay North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whitley Bay North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whitley Bay North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whitley Bay North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whitley Bay North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whitley Bay North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitley Bay North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkseaton | 665 | 58.9 | -44% |
| St Mary's | 321 | 30.7 | -71% |
| Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | 619 | 57.4 | -45% |
| Tynemouth | 973 | 92.6 | -12% |
| Preston with Preston Grange | 779 | 70.0 | -33% |
| New York & Murton | 1,167 | 142.5 | +36% |
| Shiremoor | 1,050 | 85.7 | -18% |
| North Shields | 2,165 | 193.1 | +84% |
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 Whitley Bay North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 284 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 111 |
| On or near Supermarket | 101 |
| On or near Sanderson Road | 89 |
| On or near South Parade | 81 |
| On or near Elmwood Grove | 66 |
| On or near Ocean View | 50 |
| On or near York Road | 24 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Esplanade | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitley Bay North 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 | 403 | 36.1% |
| Under investigation | 234 | 21.0% |
| Not recorded | 201 | 18.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 181 | 16.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 67 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.9% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% |
Whitley Bay North has an estimated population of 10,650. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitley Bay North sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whitley Bay North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Whitley Bay North a safe place to live?
Whitley Bay North recorded 104.7 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 Whitley Bay North?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (236).
Is crime in Whitley Bay North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitley Bay North was down 9% on the year before: 1,115 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,219 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whitley Bay North?
Whitley Bay North 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 Whitley Bay North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.