Crime in Cleadon and East Boldon: statistics, rates and trends
342 crimes were recorded in Cleadon and East Boldon in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cleadon and East Boldon at a glance
- Crime trends in Cleadon and East Boldon
- Types of crime in Cleadon and East Boldon
- Cleadon and East Boldon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cleadon and East Boldon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cleadon and East Boldon
- Population and deprivation in Cleadon and East Boldon
- Questions about crime in Cleadon and East Boldon
- About this data
342 crimes were recorded in Cleadon and East Boldon in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 79 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cleadon and East Boldon has the 3,485th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cleadon and East Boldon | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 342 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.8 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 8,806 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cleadon and East Boldon was highest in the year to July 2023 (505 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (342). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 342 | 38.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 353 | 40.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 425 | 48.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 505 | 57.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 384 | 43.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 389 | 44.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 441 | 50.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 360 | 40.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 444 | 50.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cleadon and East Boldon 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+14%) and shoplifting (+11%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-41%) and violence and sexual offences (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 9.0 | 0.26 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 8.1 | 0.97 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 6.6 | 0.43 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +14% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.6 | 1.03 | +256% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -41% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -10% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.5 | 0.23 | -7% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 0.54 | +150% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 0.21 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cleadon and East Boldon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cleadon and East Boldon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cleadon and East Boldon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cleadon and East Boldon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cleadon and East Boldon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 256% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cleadon and East Boldon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cleadon and East Boldon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cleadon and East Boldon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cleadon and East Boldon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cleadon and East Boldon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cleadon and East Boldon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cleadon and East Boldon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cleadon and East Boldon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cleadon and East Boldon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cleadon and East Boldon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteleas | 781 | 91.5 | +136% |
| Cleadon Park | 527 | 71.5 | +84% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | +187% |
| Boldon Colliery | 784 | 87.4 | +125% |
| Whitburn and Marsden | 454 | 59.0 | +52% |
| Harton | 576 | 70.1 | +80% |
| West Park | 1,081 | 140.4 | +261% |
| Bede | 691 | 120.4 | +210% |
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 Cleadon and East Boldon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glencourse | 70 |
| On or near Front Street | 24 |
| On or near Nursery Lane | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Whitburn Terrace | 9 |
| On or near Burnside | 8 |
| On or near Sunderland Road | 8 |
| On or near Tileshed Lane | 8 |
| On or near Cleadon Lane | 7 |
| On or near Lyndon Grove | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cleadon and East Boldon 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 | 133 | 38.9% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 58 | 17.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 15.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% |
Cleadon and East Boldon has an estimated population of 8,806. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cleadon and East Boldon sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cleadon and East Boldon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 91.2% |
| Social rented homes | 3.0% |
| Private rented homes | 5.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Cleadon and East Boldon a safe place to live?
Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Cleadon and East Boldon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (71).
Is crime in Cleadon and East Boldon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cleadon and East Boldon was down 3% on the year before: 342 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 353 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cleadon and East Boldon?
Cleadon and East Boldon 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 Cleadon and East Boldon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.