Whitburn (South Tyneside) Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Whitburn (South Tyneside)’s crime profile in March 2023 reveals a mix of violent and social issues, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.5% of reported crimes. This proportion is significantly lower than the UK average for violent crimes (23%), suggesting a relative underrepresentation of interpersonal violence in this built-up area. However, anti-social behaviour (22.6% of total crimes) is 25% above the UK average (1.3 vs 1.0 per 1,000), indicating a localised challenge that may be linked to community dynamics or public spaces. The overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents places Whitburn 22.4% below the UK average of 7.6, a disparity that could reflect the area’s smaller population size, lower population density, or effective local policing. Seasonal factors in March—such as the transition to longer evenings and the clock change—may have influenced social activity patterns, though the data does not show a significant month-on-month fluctuation. The absence of major property crimes (e.g. shoplifting at 59% below the UK average) contrasts with the higher proportion of violent and anti-social offences, pointing to a community where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more prominent than economic crimes. This balance of crime types may be influenced by local demographics, such as a younger population or specific land-use features, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections.

The crime mix in March 2023 reveals a distinct pattern: violent crimes (35.5% of total) and anti-social behaviour (22.6%) dominate, diverging from the UK average where violent crimes account for 23% of total. Anti-social behaviour in Whitburn is 25% above the UK average (1.3 vs 1.0 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect local community tensions or social activity patterns. Conversely, property crimes are underrepresented, with shoplifting at 59% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.5 per 1,000). This suggests a lower incidence of retail-related offences, possibly due to the area’s smaller scale or specific land-use patterns. The stark contrast between violent crime rates and property crime rates underscores a unique balance that may warrant further local analysis, particularly given the seasonal transition to spring, which could influence social interactions and public spaces.

In March 2023, Whitburn (South Tyneside) recorded 31 crimes over 31 days, equating to roughly 1 crime per day. This daily figure offers a tangible snapshot of local crime frequency, though it does not account for population density or geographic differences. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, a metric that contextualises risk on a monthly scale rather than daily. With a population of 5,233, this suggests that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to the area’s size. The monthly exposure figure aligns with the overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000, which is 22.4% below the UK average. This contrast highlights potential differences in community dynamics or policing strategies. The localised nature of the data means comparisons to broader UK averages must be treated as illustrative rather than definitive, but they do provide a useful reference point for residents and stakeholders.