Crime Rate in Cleadon and East Boldon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cleadon and East Boldon

The total recorded crimes in Cleadon and East Boldon, South Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cleadon and East Boldon crime rate of 4.08 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 Cleadon and East Boldon, encompassing approximately 6,855 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Cleadon and East Boldon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glencourse with total crimes: 9
  • West Meadows Road with total crimes: 1
  • Sunderland Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cleadon and East Boldon?

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

  • Relative to South Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Cleadon and East Boldon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Tyneside average, with 411 crimes compared to 1173.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cleadon and East Boldon recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Cleadon and East Boldon had fewer crimes than the South Tyneside average, with 572 crimes compared to 1,163. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cleadon and East Boldon recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the South Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cleadon and East Boldon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cleadon and East Boldon has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 4.08 ranking 18th out of 17 in the South Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Cleadon and East Boldon crimes were 411. The crime rate of Cleadon and East Boldon in 2024 was 59.95 (year) or 5.00 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cleadon and East Boldon were around 572 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.43 (year) or 6.95 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the South Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cleadon and East Boldon)CrimesRank (Cleadon and East Boldon)CrimesRank (Cleadon and East Boldon)
Beacon and Bents205 12,972 12,589 1
Simonside and Rekendyke191 22,154 22,108 2
Primrose147 31,857 31,888 3
West Park105 51,484 41,541 4
Horsley Hill126 41,468 51,490 5
Biddick and All Saints105 61,081 71,380 6
Hebburn South82 81,152 61,012 8
Hebburn North51 14933 121,074 7
Whiteleas102 71,000 91,005 9
Boldon Colliery80 91,044 8969 10
Bede78 10997 10871 11
Fellgate and Hedworth49 15951 11821 13
Cleadon Park61 11759 14744 15
Harton56 13744 15864 12
Monkton61 12843 13763 14
Westoe48 16706 16720 16
Whitburn and Marsden48 17552 17525 18

Cleadon and East Boldon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20257
April 202513
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20258
April 202515
March 202512
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 20256
April 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Cleadon and East Boldon in July 2025

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

1. Glencourse (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
2. West Meadows Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Sunderland Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Sunniside Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Low Meadow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. West Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Charlton Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Station Approach (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bede Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Boldon Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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