Crime in East Boldon and West Boldon: statistics, rates and trends
396 crimes were recorded in East Boldon and West Boldon in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in East Boldon and West Boldon
- Questions about crime in East Boldon and West Boldon
- About this data
396 crimes were recorded in East Boldon and West Boldon in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 111 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, East Boldon and West Boldon has the 1,105th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Boldon and West Boldon | South Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 396 | 15,836 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.1 | 104.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 7,455 | 151,393 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Boldon and West Boldon was highest in the year to July 2018 (618 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (396). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 396 | 53.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 454 | 60.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 457 | 61.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 599 | 80.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 477 | 64.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 502 | 67.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 566 | 75.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 516 | 69.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 618 | 82.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Boldon and West Boldon 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+71%) and shoplifting (+56%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-35%) and vehicle crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 14.9 | 0.43 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 8.6 | 1.04 | +56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 8.5 | 0.55 | -16% |
| Burglary | 36 | 4.8 | 1.37 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -8% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -4% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.5 | 0.40 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.5 | 0.52 | -24% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.9 | 0.89 | -7% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.28 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Boldon and West Boldon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Boldon and West Boldon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Boldon and West Boldon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Boldon and West Boldon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Boldon and West Boldon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Boldon and West Boldon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Boldon and West Boldon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Boldon and West Boldon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Boldon and West Boldon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Boldon and West Boldon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Boldon and West Boldon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Boldon and West Boldon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Boldon and West Boldon 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Boldon and West Boldon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Boldon and West Boldon 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to East Boldon and West Boldon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Boldon and West Boldon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Boldon and West Boldon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Colliery | 615 | 104.7 | +97% |
| Jarrow | 3,364 | 120.6 | +127% |
| South Shields | 9,149 | 124.2 | +134% |
| Whitburn (South Tyneside) | 286 | 54.7 | +3% |
| Sunderland | 19,393 | 110.4 | +108% |
| Hebburn | 1,545 | 71.2 | +34% |
| Washington | 4,567 | 87.0 | +64% |
| Tynemouth | 7,165 | 116.4 | +119% |
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 East Boldon and West Boldon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glencourse | 70 |
| On or near Front Street | 24 |
| On or near Henley Way | 20 |
| On or near Wheatley Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Ascot Court | 11 |
| On or near Brooke Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Burnside Close | 11 |
| On or near Whitburn Terrace | 9 |
| On or near Burnside | 8 |
| On or near Keats Avenue | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Boldon and West Boldon 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 | 150 | 37.9% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 24.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 18.4% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 15.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
East Boldon and West Boldon has an estimated population of 7,455. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Boldon and West Boldon sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Boldon and West Boldon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is East Boldon and West Boldon a safe place to live?
East Boldon and West Boldon recorded 53.1 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 East Boldon and West Boldon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (64).
Is crime in East Boldon and West Boldon going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Boldon and West Boldon was down 13% on the year before: 396 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 454 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Boldon and West Boldon?
East Boldon and West Boldon 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 East Boldon and West Boldon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.