Crime Rate in Whitley Bay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitley Bay

The total recorded crimes in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitley Bay crime rate of 3.10 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Whitley Bay, encompassing approximately 40,004 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-3.03% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
Whitley Bay Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sanderson Road with total crimes: 18
  • Ocean View with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

How safe is Whitley Bay?

To understand the safety of Whitley Bay, we need to analyze Whitley Bay crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Whitley Bay reported a higher crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 1,546 crimes compared to 1,267. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitley Bay witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Whitley Bay experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 1,437 crimes compared to 1,192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Whitley Bay witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Tyneside, Whitley Bay has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Whitley Bay Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whitley Bay has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 3.10 ranking 5th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Whitley Bay crimes were 1,546. The crime rate of Whitley Bay in 2024 was 38.65 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitley Bay were around 1,437 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.92 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitley Bay)CrimesRank (Whitley Bay)CrimesRank (Whitley Bay)
Riverside281 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend155 22,265 22,264 2
Howdon119 61,670 41,651 3
Chirton132 41,755 31,567 4
Collingwood135 31,590 51,392 6
Battle Hill100 81,240 81,304 7
Valley97 91,368 71,257 8
Longbenton111 71,153 111,160 9
Killingworth86 121,225 9930 13
Camperdown76 13952 131,038 10
Tynemouth96 101,168 10966 12
Benton86 111,005 121,002 11
Northumberland74 14780 15819 14
Monkseaton South53 16796 14812 15
Cullercoats54 15780 16681 17
Weetslade49 17721 17740 16
Preston47 18594 18646 18
St Mary's31 20371 20390 19
Monkseaton North35 19383 19376 20

Whitley Bay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202526
March 20258
February 20259
January 202522
December 20249
November 202415
October 202420
September 202420
August 202426
July 202428
June 202466
May 202430

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 202414
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 202411
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 202413
July 20246
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 484 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202533
March 202527
February 202534
January 202541
December 202435
November 202424
October 202435
September 202430
August 202438
July 202428
June 202492
May 202435

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 202411
October 20248
September 20246
August 202411
July 20243
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202516
March 202520
February 202521
January 202518
December 202419
November 202427
October 202421
September 202428
August 202436
July 202423
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20243
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Whitley Bay in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Whitley Bay postcode area is presented below.

1. Sanderson Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Public order2
2. Ocean View (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Other theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. South Parade (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Roxburgh Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Grafton Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fern Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
10. Elmwood Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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