Crime Rate in Boldon Colliery: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boldon Colliery

The total recorded crimes in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside, UK in March 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boldon Colliery crime rate of 4.48 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Boldon Colliery, encompassing approximately 13,606 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Boldon Colliery Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Gibson Court with total crimes: 6
  • Henley Way with total crimes: 6

How safe is Boldon Colliery?

To understand the safety of Boldon Colliery, we need to analyze Boldon Colliery crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Boldon Colliery demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 1044 crimes compared to 1173.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Boldon Colliery witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Boldon Colliery had fewer crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 969 crimes compared to 1,163. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boldon Colliery recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Tyneside, Boldon Colliery has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Boldon Colliery Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Boldon Colliery has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 ranking 9th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Boldon Colliery crimes were 1,044. The crime rate of Boldon Colliery in 2024 was 76.73 (year) or 6.39 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boldon Colliery were around 969 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.21 (year) or 5.93 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Tyneside)CrimesRank (South Tyneside)CrimesRank (South Tyneside)
Beacon and Bents209 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke189 22,154 22,108 2
Primrose132 31,857 31,888 3
West Park120 41,484 41,541 4
Horsley Hill102 61,468 51,490 5
Whiteleas109 51,000 91,005 9
Biddick and All Saints89 71,081 71,380 6
Hebburn South66 81,152 61,012 8
Hebburn North46 16933 121,074 7
Bede54 13997 10871 11
Westoe60 10706 16720 16
Fellgate and Hedworth55 12951 11821 13
Cleadon Park60 11759 14744 15
Harton47 15744 15864 12
Monkton53 14843 13763 14
Cleadon and East Boldon26 18411 18572 17
Whitburn and Marsden40 17552 17525 18

Boldon Colliery Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202529
January 202528
December 202435
November 202430
October 202420
September 202435
August 202416
July 202422
June 202444
May 202431
April 202432

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20255
December 202412
November 202414
October 202413
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202424
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 202410
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202515
January 202519
December 202422
November 202415
October 202415
September 20246
August 20245
July 202419
June 202420
May 20245
April 202412

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

High Crime Locations Boldon Colliery in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Boldon Colliery postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gibson Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Henley Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Burnside Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Grays Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Hubert Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Charles Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. North Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
9. Brooke Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wheatley Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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