Crime in Cleadon Park: statistics, rates and trends
527 crimes were recorded in Cleadon Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cleadon Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Cleadon Park
- Types of crime in Cleadon Park
- Cleadon Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cleadon Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cleadon Park
- Population and deprivation in Cleadon Park
- Questions about crime in Cleadon Park
- About this data
527 crimes were recorded in Cleadon Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 168 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cleadon Park has the 2,163rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cleadon Park | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 527 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.5 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 7,370 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cleadon Park was highest in the year to July 2023 (851 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (527). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 527 | 71.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 677 | 91.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 762 | 103.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 851 | 115.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 678 | 92.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 700 | 95.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 628 | 85.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 689 | 93.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 716 | 97.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cleadon Park 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+17%). The largest falls were in public order (-36%) and violence and sexual offences (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 168 | 22.8 | 0.67 | -33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 14.2 | 0.93 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 9.5 | 1.40 | -28% |
| Other theft | 51 | 6.9 | 1.08 | -20% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.3 | 0.65 | -36% |
| Other crime | 28 | 3.8 | 1.80 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 3.1 | 0.38 | +92% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -16% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 0.46 | -8% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 0.40 | +67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cleadon Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cleadon Park recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 31.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cleadon Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cleadon Park recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cleadon Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cleadon Park recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cleadon Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cleadon Park recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cleadon Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cleadon Park recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cleadon Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cleadon Park recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cleadon Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cleadon Park recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cleadon Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cleadon Park recorded 16 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 16% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cleadon Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cleadon Park recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cleadon Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cleadon Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cleadon Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cleadon Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cleadon Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cleadon Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cleadon Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cleadon Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cleadon Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cleadon Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cleadon Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cleadon Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cleadon Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harton | 576 | 70.1 | -2% |
| Whiteleas | 781 | 91.5 | +28% |
| West Park | 1,081 | 140.4 | +96% |
| Horsley Hill | 1,075 | 110.9 | +55% |
| Westoe | 595 | 79.0 | +11% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 965 | 111.3 | +56% |
| Cleadon and East Boldon | 342 | 38.8 | -46% |
| Whitburn and Marsden | 454 | 59.0 | -18% |
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 Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lapwing Court | 43 |
| On or near Willow Grove | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Haylands Square | 36 |
| On or near Orchid Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Holly Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Cragside | 17 |
| On or near A1300 | 16 |
| On or near Shilton Close | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cleadon Park 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 | 181 | 34.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 118 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 20.7% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 19.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Cleadon Park has an estimated population of 7,370. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cleadon Park sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cleadon Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% |
| Social rented homes | 37.9% |
| Private rented homes | 7.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.7% |
Is Cleadon Park a safe place to live?
Cleadon Park recorded 71.5 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 Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Cleadon Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cleadon Park was down 22% on the year before: 527 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 677 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cleadon Park?
Cleadon Park 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 Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.