Whitley Bay vs Peterlee (Trimdon)

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Whitley Bay Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Peterlee (Trimdon) Durham Constabulary

      Whitley Bay vs Peterlee (Trimdon) Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Whitley Bay
      Northumbria Police
      3,186 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.5% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Peterlee (Trimdon)
      Durham Constabulary
      275 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whitley Bay
      B Peterlee (Trimdon)
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,186
      275
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,794
      345
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.5%
      ↓20.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whitley Bay
      B Peterlee (Trimdon)
      Violent Crime
      925 ↓37%
      98 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      571 ↓35%
      50 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      165 ↓37%
      8 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      148 ↓31%
      14 ↑56%
      Burglary
      135 ↓34%
      15 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      245 ↓20%
      52 ↓33%
      Drugs
      51 ↓46%
      8 ↑100%
      Public Order
      228 ↓39%
      18 ↑50%
      Robbery
      55 ↑72%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      489 ↓35%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      16 ↑23%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓49%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓41%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      109 ↑12%
      8 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Peterlee (Trimdon) is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whitley Bay safer than Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Whitley Bay has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,186 crimes in the last 12 months. Peterlee (Trimdon) has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 275 crimes. Peterlee (Trimdon) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whitley Bay vs Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Whitley Bay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Peterlee (Trimdon) shows -20.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Whitley Bay and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      In Whitley Bay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (925 incidents). In Peterlee (Trimdon), it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whitley Bay and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Whitley Bay recorded 571 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Peterlee (Trimdon) recorded 50. 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 Whitley Bay vs Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Violent crime in Whitley Bay totalled 925 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Peterlee (Trimdon). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Whitley Bay and Peterlee (Trimdon) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whitley Bay recorded 4,794 crimes (now 3,186, a change of -33.5%). Peterlee (Trimdon) recorded 345 crimes previously (now 275, -20.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whitley Bay and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      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. Whitley Bay has a resolution rate of 20% and Peterlee (Trimdon) has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whitley Bay and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      Whitley Bay falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Peterlee (Trimdon) is covered by Durham Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Whitley Bay and Peterlee (Trimdon)?

      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 Whitley Bay or Peterlee (Trimdon) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whitley Bay and Peterlee (Trimdon). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.