Crime in Cleadon Park: statistics, rates and trends
543 crimes were recorded in Cleadon Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cleadon Park
- Questions about crime in Cleadon Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (165), anti-social behaviour (108) and criminal damage and arson (83) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,072nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cleadon Park | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 543 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.7 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 7,370 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cleadon Park of any year here (543 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 543 | 73.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 653 | 88.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 744 | 100.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 883 | 119.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 673 | 91.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 694 | 94.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 646 | 87.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 675 | 91.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 707 | 95.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cleadon Park recorded notably more other crime (86% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (67% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (58% below) and public order (35% below). On the year before, public order fell from 50 to 32 and violence and sexual offences fell from 242 to 165.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 22.4 | 34.2 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 14.7 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 11.3 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 49 | 6.6 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Other crime | 29 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 3.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cleadon Park; the highest is West Park, South Tyneside (144.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Cleadon and East Boldon (42.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cleadon Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harton | 563 | 68.5 | -7% |
| Whiteleas | 738 | 86.5 | +17% |
| West Park | 1,111 | 144.2 | +96% |
| Horsley Hill | 1,031 | 106.3 | +44% |
| Westoe | 549 | 72.9 | -1% |
| Biddick and All Saints | 924 | 106.6 | +45% |
| Cleadon and East Boldon | 374 | 42.5 | -42% |
| Whitburn and Marsden | 466 | 60.6 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Cleadon Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Willow Grove” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willow Grove | 41 |
| On or near Lapwing Court | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Haylands Square | 35 |
| On or near Orchid Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Holly Avenue | 23 |
| On or near A1300 | 19 |
| On or near Shilton Close | 18 |
| On or near Cragside | 17 |
Of the 435 crimes in Cleadon Park with a recorded outcome, 45% 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 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 45.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 117 | 26.9% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 24.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Cleadon Park has an estimated population of 7,370 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (38%, against 17%), less private renting (7.3%, against 20.3%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cleadon Park average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cleadon Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Cleadon Park a safe place to live?
Cleadon Park recorded 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,072nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Cleadon Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Cleadon Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cleadon Park was down 17% on the year before: 543 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 653 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cleadon Park?
About 7,370 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cleadon Park?
Cleadon Park 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.