WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Whitburn and Marsden, South Tyneside

Comprehensive safety analysis for Whitburn and Marsden, localized within South Tyneside.

Total Crimes

41
trending_up +2.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

56.53per 1k
trending_down -2.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,164

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences15
Shoplifting11
Anti-social Behaviour7
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Other Crime2
Public Order1
Other Theft1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Croftside Avenue Map
Shoplifting: 9
9
On or near Fellside Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Prince Edward Road East Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Adolphus Street Map
Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Westcroft Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Parry Drive Map
Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Range View Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near Valley Lane Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Eastway Map
Other crime: 1
1

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#3safest in South Tyneside

City Average

93.35per 1k

Local Policing

Boldon, Cleadon, Whitburn

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour including motorcycle disorder with Temple Park and Cleadon Hills

Issued: 19 May 2026

Status Update

We’re using CCTV, long-lens cameras and drones to identify offenders, while officers issue warnings and seize bikes. We’re also working with partners on tenancy-enforcement where needed. All tactics are carried out by trained staff, and a new Neighbourhood Support Team is being created to strengthen our response to community concerns.

Actioned: 1 Jul 2026

Motorcycle-related disorder

Issued: 19 May 2026

Status Update

Operation Capio is our force's response to motorcycle disorder. Hotspot areas are identified through public and partner agency meetings, making sure we are responding to the problem, areas you have flagged to us. We continue to seize vehicles involved in motorcycle disorder and we are actively working with partners to undertake tenancy action against those causing disorder. Our operations have included use of drones, plain clothes officers and a multi-agency approach including South Tyneside Council staff. We have reviewed our resourcing to tackle these issues and have set up a new neighbourhood support team, who will support with reducing motorcycle disorder.

Actioned: 1 Jul 2026

Motorcycle-related disorder

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

Operation Capio is our force's response to motorcycle disorder. Hotspot areas are identified through public and partner agency meetings, making sure we are responding to the problem, areas you have flagged to us. We continue to seize vehicles involved in motorcycle disorder and we are actively working with partners to undertake tenancy action against those causing disorder. Our operations have included use of drones, plain clothes officers and a multi-agency approach including South Tyneside Council staff. We have reviewed our resourcing to tackle these issues and have set up a new neighbourhood support team, who will support with reducing motorcycle disorder.

Actioned: 1 Jan 2026

Engagement Events

JUN18

Cleadon, Whitburn and East Boldon Community Area Forum

Other Event

Exact time and date TBC after local elections.

schedule

12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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St Gregory's Church Hall, South Shields.

JUL23

Cleadon, Whitburn and East Shields Community Area Forum

Other Event

Exact date and time to be confirmed after local elections.

schedule

12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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St Gregorys Church Hall, South Shields.

SEP10

Cleadon, Whitburn and East Shields Community Area Forum

Other Event

Exact date and time TBC after local elections.

schedule

12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

location_on

St Gregorys Church Hall, South Shields.

OCT15

Cleadon, Whitburn and East Shields Community Area Forum

Other Event

Exact time and date TBC following local elections.

schedule

12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

location_on

St Gregorys Church Hall, South Shields

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