Crime in Boldon Colliery: statistics, rates and trends
578 crimes were recorded in Boldon Colliery in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Boldon Colliery at a glance
- Crime trends in Boldon Colliery
- Types of crime in Boldon Colliery
- Boldon Colliery compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Boldon Colliery
- Streets with the most crime in Boldon Colliery
- What happened after crimes were reported in Boldon Colliery
- Demographics of Boldon Colliery
- Questions about crime in Boldon Colliery
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (205), anti-social behaviour (101) and shoplifting (79) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 374th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Boldon Colliery | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 578 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.4 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 5,873 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Boldon Colliery of any year here (578 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 578 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 677 | 115.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 706 | 120.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 808 | 137.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 772 | 131.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 757 | 128.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 759 | 129.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 950 | 161.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 757 | 128.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
Compared with England and Wales, Boldon Colliery recorded notably more burglary (87% above the national rate), other crime (69% above the national rate) and shoplifting (59% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (23% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 20 to 39 and anti-social behaviour rose from 75 to 101, while shoplifting fell from 129 to 79 and criminal damage and arson fell from 62 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 34.9 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 17.2 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 13.5 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Burglary | 39 | 6.6 | 3.6 | +95% |
| Public order | 37 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.9 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Boldon Colliery; the highest is South Shields (121.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Whitburn (South Tyneside) (55.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boldon Colliery |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Boldon and West Boldon | 419 | 56.2 | -43% |
| Jarrow | 3,364 | 120.6 | +23% |
| South Shields | 8,969 | 121.8 | +24% |
| Hebburn | 1,477 | 68.0 | -31% |
| Whitburn (South Tyneside) | 288 | 55.1 | -44% |
| Sunderland | 19,136 | 108.9 | +11% |
| Wallsend | 4,702 | 98.4 | 0% |
| Washington | 4,434 | 84.5 | -14% |
Boldon Colliery is the one area listed within Boldon Colliery, with 83.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Colliery | Neighbourhood | 8,967 | 744 | 83.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Boldon Colliery over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near North Road | 57 |
| On or near Gibson Court | 45 |
| On or near Dunelm Grange | 33 |
| On or near Reginald Street | 29 |
| On or near Hubert Street | 28 |
| On or near Oswald Close | 21 |
| On or near Arnold Street | 19 |
| On or near Charles Street | 19 |
| On or near Byron Avenue | 17 |
Of the 477 crimes in Boldon Colliery with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 175 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 162 | 34.0% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 26.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Boldon Colliery has an estimated population of 5,873 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Boldon Colliery average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Boldon Colliery | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 52.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Boldon Colliery a safe place to live?
Boldon Colliery recorded 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 374th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Boldon Colliery?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 205 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Boldon Colliery going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boldon Colliery was down 15% on the year before: 578 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 677 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Boldon Colliery?
About 5,873 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Boldon Colliery?
Boldon Colliery 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.