Crime in Whickham: statistics, rates and trends

1,438 crimes were recorded in Whickham in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 350 reports (24% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Whickham has the 445th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Whickham was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,001 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,438). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whickham 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.

The largest increases were in other crime (+96%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and public order (-31%).

Shoplifting in Whickham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whickham recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Whickham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whickham recorded 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Whickham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whickham recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Whickham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whickham recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Whickham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whickham recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Whickham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whickham recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Whickham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whickham recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Whickham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whickham recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 96% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Whickham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whickham recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Whickham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whickham recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Whickham

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whickham recorded 17 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 70% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Whickham

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whickham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Whickham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whickham recorded 7 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 up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Whickham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whickham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Whickham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whickham.

2 areas within Whickham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Whickham North had the highest rate (195.1 per 1,000) and Whickham South and Sunniside the lowest (40.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Whickham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whickham 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.

Whickham has an estimated population of 15,522. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whickham sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Whickham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.