Crime Rate in Whiteleas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whiteleas

The total recorded crimes in Whiteleas, South Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whiteleas crime rate of 4.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
Whiteleas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hogarth Road with total crimes: 15
  • Sargent Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Sutherland Court with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Whiteleas has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 4.72 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whiteleas)CrimesRank (Whiteleas)CrimesRank (Whiteleas)
Beacon and Bents205 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke191 22,154 22,108 2
Primrose147 31,857 31,888 3
West Park105 51,484 41,541 4
Horsley Hill126 41,468 51,490 5
Biddick and All Saints105 61,081 71,380 6
Hebburn South82 81,152 61,012 8
Hebburn North51 14933 121,074 7
Boldon Colliery80 91,044 8969 10
Bede78 10997 10871 11
Fellgate and Hedworth49 15951 11821 13
Cleadon Park61 11759 14744 15
Harton56 13744 15864 12
Monkton61 12843 13763 14
Westoe48 16706 16720 16
Cleadon and East Boldon28 18411 18572 17
Whitburn and Marsden48 17552 17525 18

Whiteleas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202521
April 202536
March 202546
February 202532
January 202512
December 20249
November 202410
October 202421
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20257
May 20257
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202529
May 202527
April 202530
March 202530
February 202517
January 202532
December 202427
November 202428
October 202416
September 202422
August 202424

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
August 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
August 20244

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

High Crime Locations Whiteleas in July 2025

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

1. Hogarth Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Sargent Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Sutherland Court (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Copley Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Whiteleas Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rodin Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Raphael Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery1
8. Bruce Close (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nash Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Lawrence Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

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