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Crime in Whitburn

Whitburn had 73 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 55.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 22 South Tyneside areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% below the middle South Tyneside area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

SR6, South Tyneside · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Whitburn

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55.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 22South Tyneside rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common26 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 28 Apr 24 May 25 Jun 22 Jul 26 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Whitburn. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2636%
anti-social behaviour2129%
shoplifting1014%
public order811%
criminal damage23%
vehicle crime23%
burglary23%
theft11%

Whitburn against South Tyneside

TypeWhitburn per 1,000Middle South Tyneside areaChange
Violence19.829▲ 53%
Burglary1.53.5–
Vehicle crime1.52.5–
Anti-social behaviour1619.6▲ 17%
Theft and robbery0.86.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cleadon Park100.6▲ 18%
Roker89.7▼ 14%
Harton Nook84.5▲ 11%
Seaburn80.6▼ 7%
Fulwell68.1▼ 19%
Whitburn55.6▼ 3%
Cleadon32.3▲ 3%
See every South Tyneside area ranked on the crime in South Tyneside page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Whitburn a safe area?

Whitburn had about 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 22 South Tyneside areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whitburn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (26), followed by anti-social behaviour (21) and shoplifting (10).