Crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside): statistics, rates and trends
288 crimes were recorded in Whitburn (South Tyneside) in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Whitburn (South Tyneside)
- Questions about crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (96), anti-social behaviour (60) and shoplifting (46) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,054th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Whitburn (South Tyneside) | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 288 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.1 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 5,229 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside) of any year here (288 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 288 | 55.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 381 | 72.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 343 | 65.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 384 | 73.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 332 | 63.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 420 | 80.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 449 | 85.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 310 | 59.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 292 | 55.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (46% below) and public order (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 82 to 46 and public order fell from 29 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 | 18.4 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 11.5 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 8.8 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Whitburn (South Tyneside).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitburn (South Tyneside) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields | 8,969 | 121.8 | +121% |
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 419 | 56.2 | +2% |
| Boldon Colliery | 578 | 98.4 | +79% |
| Sunderland | 19,136 | 108.9 | +98% |
| Jarrow | 3,364 | 120.6 | +119% |
| Tynemouth | 7,213 | 117.1 | +113% |
| Hebburn | 1,477 | 68.0 | +24% |
| Wallsend | 4,702 | 98.4 | +79% |
Whitburn and Marsden is the one area listed within Whitburn (South Tyneside), with 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitburn and Marsden | Neighbourhood | 7,696 | 466 | 60.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Whitburn (South Tyneside) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Croftside Avenue” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Croftside Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Marsden Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Arthur Street | 14 |
| On or near Geoffrey Street | 14 |
| On or near Range View | 13 |
| On or near East Street | 12 |
| On or near Poplar Drive | 11 |
| On or near Adolphus Street | 8 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 7 |
Of the 228 crimes in Whitburn (South Tyneside) with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 31.6% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 28.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 1.3% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
Whitburn (South Tyneside) has an estimated population of 5,229 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.5%, against 20.3%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitburn (South Tyneside) average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Whitburn (South Tyneside) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitburn (South Tyneside) a safe place to live?
Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,054th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 96 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitburn (South Tyneside) was down 24% on the year before: 288 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 381 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitburn (South Tyneside)?
About 5,229 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitburn (South Tyneside)?
Whitburn (South Tyneside) 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.