Crime in Cleadon and East Boldon: statistics, rates and trends
374 crimes were recorded in Cleadon and East Boldon in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cleadon and East Boldon
- Questions about crime in Cleadon and East Boldon
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (97), violence and sexual offences (72) and anti-social behaviour (67) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,351st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Cleadon and East Boldon | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 374 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.5 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 8,806 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cleadon and East Boldon peaked in the year to August 2023 (511 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (352). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 374 | 42.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 352 | 40.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 412 | 46.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 511 | 58.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 386 | 43.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 387 | 43.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 435 | 49.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 373 | 42.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 427 | 48.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cleadon and East Boldon recorded notably more shoplifting (30% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (76% below) and vehicle crime (52% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 63 to 97 and criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 36, while violence and sexual offences fell from 111 to 72 and vehicle crime fell from 28 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 97 | 11.0 | 8.5 | +54% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 8.2 | 34.2 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 7.6 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Cleadon and East Boldon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cleadon and East Boldon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteleas | 738 | 86.5 | +104% |
| Cleadon Park | 543 | 73.7 | +73% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | +151% |
| Boldon Colliery | 744 | 83.0 | +95% |
| Whitburn and Marsden | 466 | 60.6 | +43% |
| Harton | 563 | 68.5 | +61% |
| West Park | 1,111 | 144.2 | +240% |
| Bede | 658 | 114.7 | +170% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Cleadon and East Boldon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Glencourse” (99).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glencourse | 99 |
| On or near Front Street | 24 |
| On or near Nursery Lane | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Tileshed Lane | 9 |
| On or near Burnside | 8 |
| On or near Cleadon Lane | 8 |
| On or near Sunderland Road | 8 |
| On or near Whitburn Terrace | 8 |
| On or near Sandgrove | 7 |
Of the 307 crimes in Cleadon and East Boldon with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 132 | 43.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 35.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 18.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Cleadon and East Boldon has an estimated population of 8,806 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (5.8%, against 20.3%) and more retired residents (35%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cleadon and East Boldon average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cleadon and East Boldon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 91.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 5.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cleadon and East Boldon a safe place to live?
Cleadon and East Boldon recorded 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,351st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Cleadon and East Boldon?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 97 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (72).
Is crime in Cleadon and East Boldon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cleadon and East Boldon was up 6% on the year before: 374 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 352 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cleadon and East Boldon?
About 8,806 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cleadon and East Boldon?
Cleadon and East Boldon 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.