Crime Rate in Whiteleas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whiteleas

The total recorded crimes in Whiteleas, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whiteleas crime rate of 3.89 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 Whiteleas, encompassing approximately 21,590 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Whiteleas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Sargent Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Copley Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Whiteleas?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Whiteleas demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 1000 crimes compared to 1173.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Whiteleas witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Whiteleas had fewer crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 1,005 crimes compared to 1,163. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Whiteleas witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Tyneside, Whiteleas has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Whiteleas Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whiteleas has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 3.89 ranking 8th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Whiteleas crimes were 1,000. The crime rate of Whiteleas in 2024 was 46.32 (year) or 3.86 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whiteleas were around 1,005 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.55 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whiteleas)CrimesRank (Whiteleas)CrimesRank (Whiteleas)
Beacon and Bents252 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke193 22,154 22,108 2
Primrose125 31,857 31,888 3
West Park101 61,484 41,541 4
Horsley Hill116 41,468 51,490 5
Biddick and All Saints103 51,081 71,380 6
Hebburn South85 71,152 61,012 8
Hebburn North53 15933 121,074 7
Boldon Colliery64 101,044 8969 10
Bede73 9997 10871 11
Fellgate and Hedworth61 13951 11821 13
Monkton64 11843 13763 14
Harton44 17744 15864 12
Westoe64 12706 16720 16
Cleadon Park53 14759 14744 15
Whitburn and Marsden52 16552 17525 18
Cleadon and East Boldon31 18411 18572 17

Whiteleas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202536
March 202546
February 202532
January 202512
December 20249
November 202410
October 202421
September 202412
August 202414
July 202418
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20245
July 20246
June 202432
May 20246

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202530
March 202530
February 202517
January 202532
December 202427
November 202428
October 202416
September 202422
August 202424
July 202426
June 202474
May 202425

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Whiteleas in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sargent Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Copley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hogarth Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. B1298 (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Shoplifting1
6. Mackley Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Caraway Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Sutherland Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Landseer Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rodin Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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