Whitburn (South Tyneside) Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Whitburn’s overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents in February 2025 places it 14.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within South Tyneside exhibits a distinct crime profile, with shoplifting (11 incidents) accounting for 36.7% of all recorded crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (9 incidents, 30.0%) and anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 13.3%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the crime mix. Shoplifting, which is 239% above the UK average for this category (0.6 per 1,000), may be influenced by local retail patterns, though the area’s relatively low overall rate suggests effective community-level deterrence measures. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.4 per 1,000) is 28% higher than Whitburn’s rate, indicating a lower incidence of violent crime here compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour, at 18% below the UK average (1.0 per 1,000), aligns with the area’s possibly more tightly knit community structure. These patterns suggest a combination of environmental factors, local policing strategies, and seasonal dynamics shaping Whitburn’s crime profile.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends within Whitburn. Other crime increased by 100% (0 to 2 incidents), alongside equal 100% rises in burglary and robbery—each moving from 0 to 1 incident. This spike in non-violent, non-property crimes may reflect underreported or emerging issues requiring closer examination. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (2 to 1 incident), and other theft similarly decreased by 50% (2 to 1 incident), potentially linked to seasonal factors or targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 25% (12 to 9 incidents), though this category remains 28% below the UK average (2.4 per 1,000). The stark contrast between shoplifting’s 239% above UK average (0.6 per 1,000) and burglary’s 26% below (0.3 per 1,000) highlights uneven risk distributions: retail environments appear more vulnerable to theft, while residential areas show lower burglary rates. Residents may find the 100% increase in ‘other crime’ (including fraud or cybercrime) particularly relevant, as this category now accounts for 6.7% of total crimes—a figure 150% above the UK average (0.2 per 1,000).

Whitburn’s February 2025 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 16.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.9 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 28-day period—a figure that, while low, underscores the need for sustained vigilance. When scaled to the population of 5,233 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 174 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate significantly lower than many comparable urban areas. The contrast between Whitburn’s overall rate and the UK average (6.7 per 1,000) is particularly striking, with the area’s rate being 14.9% lower. This suggests a combination of effective local policing, community engagement initiatives, or environmental factors that may not be uniformly present across the UK. However, the disparity in specific crime categories—such as shoplifting (239% above UK average) versus burglary (26% below)—illustrates the importance of context-specific analysis. For residents, these figures highlight that while the area is generally safer than the national average, certain crime types warrant targeted attention, particularly in retail zones where shoplifting rates are high.