Safety in Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay in North East scores 76/100 (very good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

2,115

Rate per 1,000

67.3

1-year trend

-4.2%

3-year trend

-15.3%

5-year trend

-27.1%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

21

Per 1,000 residents

0.7

Data last updated: 15 August 2026