Crime in Biddick and All Saints: statistics, rates and trends
965 crimes were recorded in Biddick and All Saints in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Biddick and All Saints at a glance
- Crime trends in Biddick and All Saints
- Types of crime in Biddick and All Saints
- Biddick and All Saints compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Biddick and All Saints
- What happened after crimes were reported in Biddick and All Saints
- Population and deprivation in Biddick and All Saints
- Questions about crime in Biddick and All Saints
- About this data
965 crimes were recorded in Biddick and All Saints in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 323 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Biddick and All Saints has the 983rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Biddick and All Saints | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 965 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.3 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 8,667 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Biddick and All Saints was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,409 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (965). Over the whole period it fell 32%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 965 | 111.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 976 | 112.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,177 | 135.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,391 | 160.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,299 | 149.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,313 | 151.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,301 | 150.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,398 | 161.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,409 | 162.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 85 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 116 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Biddick and All Saints over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in other crime (+29%) and criminal damage and arson (+27%). The largest falls were in drugs (-38%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 323 | 37.3 | 1.09 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 22.8 | 1.49 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 171 | 19.7 | 2.91 | +27% |
| Public order | 76 | 8.8 | 1.32 | +7% |
| Other crime | 40 | 4.6 | 2.19 | +29% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.2 | 0.65 | -22% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.1 | 0.88 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.0 | 0.61 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 2.5 | 0.31 | +5% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.1 | 0.64 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.2 | 1.19 | -38% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +350% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.34 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.56 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Biddick and All Saints
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Biddick and All Saints recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Biddick and All Saints
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Biddick and All Saints recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Biddick and All Saints
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Biddick and All Saints recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Biddick and All Saints
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Biddick and All Saints recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Biddick and All Saints
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Biddick and All Saints recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Biddick and All Saints
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Biddick and All Saints recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Biddick and All Saints
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Biddick and All Saints recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Biddick and All Saints
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Biddick and All Saints recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Biddick and All Saints
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Biddick and All Saints recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Biddick and All Saints
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Biddick and All Saints recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Biddick and All Saints
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Biddick and All Saints recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Biddick and All Saints
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Biddick and All Saints recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Biddick and All Saints
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Biddick and All Saints recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Biddick and All Saints
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Biddick and All Saints recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Biddick and All Saints, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Biddick and All Saints.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Biddick and All Saints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteleas | 781 | 91.5 | -18% |
| Bede | 691 | 120.4 | +8% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,882 | 187.6 | +68% |
| Boldon Colliery | 784 | 87.4 | -21% |
| West Park | 1,081 | 140.4 | +26% |
| Cleadon Park | 527 | 71.5 | -36% |
| Cleadon and East Boldon | 342 | 38.8 | -65% |
| Fellgate and Hedworth | 706 | 89.7 | -19% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Biddick and All Saints over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Priestley Court | 84 |
| On or near Vine Street | 67 |
| On or near Masefield Drive | 48 |
| On or near Cobbett Crescent | 34 |
| On or near South Dene | 34 |
| On or near Ainsworth Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Belle Vue Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Bunyan Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Chaucer Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Cronin Avenue | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Biddick and All Saints over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 301 | 31.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 229 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 198 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 198 | 20.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% |
Biddick and All Saints has an estimated population of 8,667. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Biddick and All Saints sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Biddick and All Saints |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.0% |
| Social rented homes | 44.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.3% |
Is Biddick and All Saints a safe place to live?
Biddick and All Saints recorded 111.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Biddick and All Saints?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Biddick and All Saints going up or down?
Recorded crime in Biddick and All Saints was down 1% on the year before: 965 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 976 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Biddick and All Saints?
Biddick and All Saints is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Biddick and All Saints. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.