Crime Rate in Boldon Colliery: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boldon Colliery

The total recorded crimes in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boldon Colliery crime rate of 4.70 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Boldon Colliery Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hubert Street with total crimes: 6
  • Gibson Court with total crimes: 6
  • Kipling Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the South Tyneside.

    • 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 areas in the South Tyneside.

  • 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 May 2025 the Boldon Colliery has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 4.70 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boldon Colliery)CrimesRank (Boldon Colliery)CrimesRank (Boldon Colliery)
Beacon and Bents252 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke193 22,154 22,108 2
Primrose125 31,857 31,888 3
West Park101 61,484 41,541 4
Horsley Hill116 41,468 51,490 5
Biddick and All Saints103 51,081 71,380 6
Hebburn South85 71,152 61,012 8
Hebburn North53 15933 121,074 7
Whiteleas84 81,000 91,005 9
Bede73 9997 10871 11
Fellgate and Hedworth61 13951 11821 13
Monkton64 11843 13763 14
Harton44 17744 15864 12
Westoe64 12706 16720 16
Cleadon Park53 14759 14744 15
Whitburn and Marsden52 16552 17525 18
Cleadon and East Boldon31 18411 18572 17

Boldon Colliery Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20259
February 202511
January 20255
December 202412
November 202414
October 202413
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202526
March 202530
February 202529
January 202528
December 202435
November 202430
October 202420
September 202435
August 202416
July 202422
June 202444
May 202431

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 202410
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 202512
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20255
February 202515
January 202519
December 202422
November 202415
October 202415
September 20246
August 20245
July 202419
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Boldon Colliery in May 2025

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

1. Hubert Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gibson Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Kipling Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Ascot Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Claremount Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Morris Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Churchdown Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Wilton Gardens South (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Church View (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grays Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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