Crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
744 crimes were recorded in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside at a glance
- Crime trends in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
- Types of crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
- Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
- Demographics of Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
- Questions about crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (264), anti-social behaviour (137) and shoplifting (81) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,737th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 744 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.0 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 8,967 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside of any year here (744 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 744 | 83.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 938 | 104.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 916 | 102.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,045 | 116.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 999 | 111.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 995 | 111.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,015 | 113.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,219 | 135.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,080 | 120.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
Compared with England and Wales, Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded notably more burglary (63% above the national rate) and other crime (53% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (34% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 38 to 52, while shoplifting fell from 132 to 81 and criminal damage and arson fell from 79 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 264 | 29.4 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 15.3 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 9.0 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Burglary | 52 | 5.8 | 3.6 | +37% |
| Public order | 52 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Other crime | 29 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside; 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 Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellgate and Hedworth | 695 | 88.3 | +6% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | +28% |
| Bede | 658 | 114.7 | +38% |
| Whiteleas | 738 | 86.5 | +4% |
| Cleadon and East Boldon | 374 | 42.5 | -49% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,889 | 188.3 | +127% |
| Primrose | 1,530 | 163.3 | +97% |
| Monkton | 558 | 71.6 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near North Road | 57 |
| On or near Gibson Court | 45 |
| On or near Dunelm Grange | 33 |
| On or near Reginald Street | 29 |
| On or near Hubert Street | 28 |
| On or near Henley Way | 21 |
| On or near Oswald Close | 21 |
| On or near Arnold Street | 19 |
| On or near Charles Street | 19 |
Of the 607 crimes in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 137 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 233 | 38.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 202 | 33.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 25.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.3% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside has an estimated population of 8,967 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside a safe place to live?
Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 83.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,737th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 264 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (137).
Is crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside was down 21% on the year before: 744 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 938 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside?
About 8,967 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside?
Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside 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.