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

For residents of Whitburn (South Tyneside), the crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 in October 2025 translates to a daily risk of encountering one reported crime per day, a figure that is 48.1% below the UK average of 7.7. This per-capita perspective reveals a community where the likelihood of experiencing crime is significantly lower than in most other parts of the country. The breakdown of incidents shows that 57.1% of reported crimes were violent or sexual offences, a proportion that aligns with the area’s built-up nature and potential for interpersonal conflicts in shared spaces. Seasonal factors, such as the darker evenings of October and the approach of Halloween, may have influenced the rise in theft from the person and robbery, though these increases remain isolated incidents rather than a widespread trend. Conversely, the rate for anti-social behaviour fell by 80% compared to the previous month, possibly reflecting the impact of seasonal transitions on community interactions. While the overall crime rate is low, the disproportionate emphasis on violent crimes highlights the need for continued focus on addressing these incidents, which may be exacerbated by local dynamics such as the absence of major retail hubs or concentrated population densities. The data also shows that property crimes—accounting for 23.8% of total incidents—remain relatively modest, with 5 reported cases in October, a figure that is consistent with the area’s limited commercial activity and potential for targeted theft.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in Whitburn’s crime mix, with theft from the person and robbery both increasing by 100% compared to September, rising from zero to one incident each. This uptick may be linked to Halloween-related activity, though no definitive causal link can be drawn. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped sharply by 80%, from five to one incident, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in public gatherings or local enforcement efforts. The area’s violent crime rate—2.3 per 1,000—remains 14% below the UK average for this category, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the town’s built-up character and limited nightlife. However, the rate for 'other crime'—0.6 per 1,000—surpasses the UK average by 253%, suggesting a need for closer examination of these incidents, which could range from local disputes to unclassified activities. These figures highlight the uneven distribution of risk, with some categories showing resilience while others require targeted attention.

Whitburn's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 30.0% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.7. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, where the average stands at 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in October, a figure that, while low, reflects the sporadic nature of reported incidents in this part of South Tyneside. When scaled to the local population of 5,233, the monthly exposure means that over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 249 residents. This statistic underscores the relatively low risk for individuals living in the area, though it also highlights the importance of community vigilance in maintaining this safety record. The contrast with the UK average further reinforces the area’s status as an outlier in terms of crime prevention, suggesting that local factors—such as policing strategies or community engagement—may play a role in sustaining these lower rates.