Crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside): statistics, rates and trends
286 crimes were recorded in Whitburn (South Tyneside) in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside) at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
- Types of crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
- Whitburn (South Tyneside) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Whitburn (South Tyneside)
- Streets with the most crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
- Population and deprivation in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
- Questions about crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
- About this data
286 crimes were recorded in Whitburn (South Tyneside) in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 93 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Whitburn (South Tyneside) has the 1,073rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whitburn (South Tyneside) | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 286 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.7 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 5,229 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside) was highest in the year to July 2021 (443 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (286). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 286 | 54.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 385 | 73.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 340 | 65.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 377 | 72.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 329 | 62.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 443 | 84.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 441 | 84.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 297 | 56.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 291 | 55.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whitburn (South Tyneside) 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 other crime.
The largest falls were in burglary (-68%) and criminal damage and arson (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 | 17.8 | 0.52 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 10.5 | 0.69 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 9.4 | 1.13 | -36% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -39% |
| Other crime | 16 | 3.1 | 1.45 | +45% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.7 | 0.39 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -29% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 0.38 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.79 | +0% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 32.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Whitburn (South Tyneside), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whitburn (South Tyneside).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitburn (South Tyneside) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields | 9,149 | 124.2 | +127% |
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 396 | 53.1 | -3% |
| Boldon Colliery | 615 | 104.7 | +91% |
| Sunderland | 19,393 | 110.4 | +102% |
| Jarrow | 3,364 | 120.6 | +120% |
| Tynemouth | 7,165 | 116.4 | +113% |
| Hebburn | 1,545 | 71.2 | +30% |
| Wallsend | 4,820 | 100.8 | +84% |
1 areas within Whitburn (South Tyneside), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Whitburn and Marsden had the highest rate (59.0 per 1,000) and Whitburn and Marsden the lowest (59.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitburn and Marsden | Neighbourhood | 7,696 | 454 | 59.0 |
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 Whitburn (South Tyneside) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Croftside Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Arthur Street | 15 |
| On or near Marsden Avenue | 15 |
| On or near East Street | 14 |
| On or near Geoffrey Street | 13 |
| On or near Range View | 10 |
| On or near Adolphus Street | 8 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 8 |
| On or near Poplar Drive | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitburn (South Tyneside) 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 | 78 | 27.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 25.5% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 19.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% |
Whitburn (South Tyneside) has an estimated population of 5,229. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitburn (South Tyneside) sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whitburn (South Tyneside) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% |
| Social rented homes | 23.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Whitburn (South Tyneside) a safe place to live?
Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Whitburn (South Tyneside)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside) was down 26% on the year before: 286 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 385 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whitburn (South Tyneside)?
Whitburn (South Tyneside) 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 Whitburn (South Tyneside). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.