WHITLEY ROAD, NE26 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE26 2LX

WHITLEY ROAD, NE26 2LX, North Tyneside has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.94 per 1,000 population. This NE26 2LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE26 postcode area, which has experienced 149 crimes and a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE26 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE26 2LX, encompassing approximately 4232 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE26 2LX area, explore the NE26 2LX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

NE26 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Ocean View with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

WHITLEY ROAD, NE26 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour144.720.00%
Shoplifting63.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.42-40.00%
Public order41.42-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.3776.47%
Anti-social behaviour147.09-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson103.31233.33%
Shoplifting102.36-9.09%
Public order72.3640.00%
Other theft31.65-50.00%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-85.71%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1817.95-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences174.25-37.04%
Shoplifting114.02450.00%
Vehicle crime72.6016.67%
Other theft61.650.00%
Public order51.42-37.50%
Bicycle theft31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-70.00%
Burglary20.71-66.67%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.508.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.385.56%
Criminal damage and arson104.4966.67%
Public order82.360.00%
Burglary61.8950.00%
Vehicle crime61.42100.00%
Other theft61.420.00%
Bicycle theft21.420.00%
Shoplifting20.47-71.43%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.61-39.02%
Anti-social behaviour185.9138.46%
Public order84.25100.00%
Shoplifting71.8940.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.65100.00%
Other theft61.420.00%
Burglary41.42300.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.90127.78%
Anti-social behaviour139.698.33%
Other theft63.07100.00%
Shoplifting51.42-37.50%
Public order41.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Theft from the person10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.77-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour124.25-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson112.8357.14%
Public order82.60100.00%
Shoplifting81.89166.67%
Burglary31.8950.00%
Other theft30.7150.00%
Theft from the person20.71100.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.8075.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.96-36.36%
Public order41.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Shoplifting30.71-40.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.30-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour125.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.83120.00%
Other theft62.600.00%
Public order61.4220.00%
Shoplifting51.420.00%
Burglary31.18-25.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.0889.47%
Anti-social behaviour188.50-21.74%
Other theft64.2550.00%
Public order51.42-37.50%
Shoplifting51.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-37.50%
Burglary41.1833.33%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2319.1421.05%
Violence and sexual offences195.43-42.42%
Criminal damage and arson84.49100.00%
Public order81.89300.00%
Bicycle theft71.89600.00%
Other theft41.65-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Shoplifting30.71-57.14%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.9017.86%
Anti-social behaviour197.8018.75%
Other theft74.49250.00%
Shoplifting71.6516.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-62.50%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Public order20.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour166.610.00%
Vehicle crime83.780.00%
Public order61.890.00%
Shoplifting61.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202418
June 202419
May 202418
April 202413
March 202412
February 202421
January 202412
December 202318
November 202323
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202430
July 202417
June 202427
May 202425
April 202441
March 202418
February 202433
January 202422
December 202336
November 202319
October 202333
September 202328

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
March 202411
February 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE26 2LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Ocean View
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Whitley Bay
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. York Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Roxburgh Terrace
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. North Parade
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Fern Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Marden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Laburnum Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1