Crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
784 crimes were recorded in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
- Questions about crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
- About this data
784 crimes were recorded in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 287 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside has the 1,581st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 784 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.4 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 8,967 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,211 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (784). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 784 | 87.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 901 | 100.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 931 | 103.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,065 | 118.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 975 | 108.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,023 | 114.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,015 | 113.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,211 | 135.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,092 | 121.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 89 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside 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 burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+38%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in drugs (-83%) and vehicle crime (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 32.0 | 0.93 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 15.5 | 1.01 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 9.8 | 1.18 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -19% |
| Public order | 54 | 6.0 | 0.91 | -19% |
| Burglary | 51 | 5.7 | 1.61 | +38% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -12% |
| Other crime | 29 | 3.2 | 1.53 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.6 | 0.32 | -42% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 0.66 | +60% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -83% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.46 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.41 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 38 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 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellgate and Hedworth | 706 | 89.7 | +3% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | +27% |
| Bede | 691 | 120.4 | +38% |
| Whiteleas | 781 | 91.5 | +5% |
| Cleadon and East Boldon | 342 | 38.8 | -56% |
| Simonside and Rekendyke | 1,882 | 187.6 | +115% |
| Primrose | 1,516 | 161.8 | +85% |
| Monkton | 582 | 74.7 | -15% |
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 Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near North Road | 61 |
| On or near Gibson Court | 58 |
| On or near Dunelm Grange | 38 |
| On or near Reginald Street | 30 |
| On or near Hubert Street | 27 |
| On or near John Street | 23 |
| On or near Oswald Close | 22 |
| On or near Henley Way | 20 |
| On or near Arnold Street | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside 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 | 239 | 30.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 220 | 28.1% |
| Under investigation | 162 | 20.7% |
| Not recorded | 139 | 17.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% |
Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside has an estimated population of 8,967. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.6% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.6% |
Is Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside a safe place to live?
Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside recorded 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (139).
Is crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside was down 13% on the year before: 784 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 901 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside?
Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside 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 Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.