Washington vs Whitley Bay
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Washington vs Whitley Bay Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Washington safer than Whitley Bay?
Washington has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,949 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitley Bay has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 4,555 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Washington vs Whitley Bay?
Washington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitley Bay shows -7.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Washington and Whitley Bay?
In Washington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,596 incidents). In Whitley Bay, it is Violent Crime (1,399 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Washington and Whitley Bay?
Washington recorded 821 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitley Bay recorded 810. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Washington vs Whitley Bay?
Violent crime in Washington totalled 1,596 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,399 in Whitley Bay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Washington and Whitley Bay in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Washington recorded 5,819 crimes (now 4,949, a change of -15%). Whitley Bay recorded 4,941 crimes previously (now 4,555, -7.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Washington and Whitley Bay?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Washington has a resolution rate of 25% and Whitley Bay has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Washington and Whitley Bay?
Washington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Whitley Bay is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Washington and Whitley Bay?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Washington or Whitley Bay on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Washington and Whitley Bay. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.