Crime in East Boldon and West Boldon: statistics, rates and trends
419 crimes were recorded in East Boldon and West Boldon in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Boldon and West Boldon at a glance
- Crime trends in East Boldon and West Boldon
- Types of crime in East Boldon and West Boldon
- East Boldon and West Boldon compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in East Boldon and West Boldon
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Boldon and West Boldon
- Demographics of East Boldon and West Boldon
- Questions about crime in East Boldon and West Boldon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (104), shoplifting (90) and anti-social behaviour (67) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,031st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | East Boldon and West Boldon | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 419 | 15,579 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.2 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -17% | -1% |
| Population | 7,455 | 151,393 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in East Boldon and West Boldon of any year here (419 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 419 | 56.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 458 | 61.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 462 | 62.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 584 | 78.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 477 | 64.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 494 | 66.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 564 | 75.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 526 | 70.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 605 | 81.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
Compared with England and Wales, East Boldon and West Boldon recorded notably more burglary (47% above the national rate) and shoplifting (43% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (59% below) and public order (50% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 42 to 90 and burglary rose from 22 to 39, while violence and sexual offences fell from 178 to 104.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 104 | 14.0 | 34.2 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 12.1 | 8.5 | +114% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 9.0 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Burglary | 39 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.8 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than East Boldon and West Boldon; 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 East Boldon and West Boldon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Colliery | 578 | 98.4 | +75% |
| Jarrow | 3,364 | 120.6 | +115% |
| South Shields | 8,969 | 121.8 | +117% |
| Whitburn (South Tyneside) | 288 | 55.1 | -2% |
| Sunderland | 19,136 | 108.9 | +94% |
| Hebburn | 1,477 | 68.0 | +21% |
| Washington | 4,434 | 84.5 | +50% |
| Tynemouth | 7,213 | 117.1 | +108% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in East Boldon and West 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 Henley Way | 21 |
| On or near Brooke Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Wheatley Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Burnside Close | 11 |
| On or near Ascot Court | 10 |
| On or near Tileshed Lane | 9 |
| On or near Burnside | 8 |
| On or near Keats Avenue | 8 |
Of the 352 crimes in East Boldon and West Boldon with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% 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 | 152 | 43.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 32.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 21.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
East Boldon and West Boldon has an estimated population of 7,455 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.5%, against 20.3%), more retired residents (30%, against 22%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Boldon and West Boldon average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | East Boldon and West Boldon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Boldon and West Boldon a safe place to live?
East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,031st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in East Boldon and West Boldon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 104 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (90).
Is crime in East Boldon and West Boldon going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Boldon and West Boldon was down 9% on the year before: 419 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 458 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Boldon and West Boldon?
About 7,455 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Boldon and West Boldon?
East Boldon and West 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.