Crime in Biddick and All Saints: statistics, rates and trends
924 crimes were recorded in Biddick and All Saints in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Biddick and All Saints
- Questions about crime in Biddick and All Saints
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (303), anti-social behaviour (198) and criminal damage and arson (173) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,083rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Biddick and All Saints | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 924 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.6 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 8,667 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Biddick and All Saints of any year here (924 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 924 | 106.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,013 | 116.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,158 | 133.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,364 | 157.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,319 | 152.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,310 | 151.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,302 | 150.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,395 | 161.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,385 | 159.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Biddick and All Saints recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.0 times the national rate), other crime (75% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (49% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (41% below) and vehicle crime (37% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 133 to 173, while other theft fell from 50 to 33 and violence and sexual offences fell from 388 to 303.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 303 | 35.0 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 22.8 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 173 | 20.0 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Public order | 69 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -34% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.7 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.1 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Biddick and All Saints; the highest is Simonside and Rekendyke (188.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Cleadon and East Boldon (42.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Biddick and All Saints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteleas | 738 | 86.5 | -19% |
| Bede | 658 | 114.7 | +8% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,889 | 188.3 | +77% |
| Boldon Colliery | 744 | 83.0 | -22% |
| West Park | 1,111 | 144.2 | +35% |
| Cleadon Park | 543 | 73.7 | -31% |
| Cleadon and East Boldon | 374 | 42.5 | -60% |
| Fellgate and Hedworth | 695 | 88.3 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Biddick and All Saints over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Priestley Court” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Priestley Court | 92 |
| On or near Vine Street | 53 |
| On or near Masefield Drive | 49 |
| On or near Cobbett Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Bunyan Avenue | 33 |
| On or near South Dene | 32 |
| On or near Ainsworth Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Belle Vue Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Chaucer Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Dickens Avenue | 27 |
Of the 726 crimes in Biddick and All Saints with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 198 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 277 | 38.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 227 | 31.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 194 | 26.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% | 34.5% |
Biddick and All Saints has an estimated population of 8,667 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (45%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.7%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (43%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Biddick and All Saints average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Biddick and All Saints | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 44.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Biddick and All Saints a safe place to live?
Biddick and All Saints recorded 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,083rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Biddick and All Saints?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 303 reports in the 12 months to August 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 9% on the year before: 924 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,013 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Biddick and All Saints?
About 8,667 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Biddick and All Saints?
Biddick and All Saints is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.