Crime Rate in Whitburn and Marsden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitburn and Marsden

The total recorded crimes in Whitburn and Marsden, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitburn and Marsden crime rate of 5.98 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 Whitburn and Marsden, encompassing approximately 8,691 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Whitburn and Marsden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croftside Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Fern Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Valley Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Whitburn and Marsden?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Whitburn and Marsden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 552 crimes compared to 1173.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitburn and Marsden recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Whitburn and Marsden had fewer crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 525 crimes compared to 1,163. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whitburn and Marsden recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitburn and Marsden Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whitburn and Marsden has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 5.98 ranking 16th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Whitburn and Marsden crimes were 552. The crime rate of Whitburn and Marsden in 2024 was 63.51 (year) or 5.29 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitburn and Marsden were around 525 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.40 (year) or 5.03 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitburn and Marsden)CrimesRank (Whitburn and Marsden)CrimesRank (Whitburn and Marsden)
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
Whiteleas84 81,000 91,005 9
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
Cleadon and East Boldon31 18411 18572 17

Whitburn and Marsden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20255
February 20258
January 202513
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 202413
August 202413
July 202417
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202511
February 202512
January 202523
December 20246
November 202410
October 20249
September 202415
August 202413
July 202413
June 202442
May 202419

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Whitburn and Marsden in May 2025

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

1. Croftside Avenue (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Fern Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Valley Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Arthur Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Forber Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Cliffside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Prince Edward Road East (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. East Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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