Boldon Colliery Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Boldon Colliery's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 8.6 per 1,000, placing it 2.4% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. As a built-up area within South Tyneside, the community's crime profile reflects a mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, with limited commercial activity and a population of 5,843. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (14%) and anti-social behaviour (12%). This pattern may be influenced by the area's proximity to larger urban centres, where spillover effects from nightlife activity could contribute to higher rates of violent crime. May's seasonal context—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely amplified opportunities for public order offences and anti-social behaviour, though these remained below the UK average for anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000 vs 1.4). The relatively low rate of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) contrasts with the UK average, suggesting that residential security measures or the area's demographic profile may play a role. These findings illustrate the combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and national crime trends in shaping Boldon Colliery's monthly statistics.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in three specific crimes: possession of weapons, robbery, and burglary, each rising from zero to one reported incident—a 100% surge. This spike, while statistically significant, may reflect isolated events rather than a broader trend, given the small numbers involved. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 58.3% compared to April, likely linked to seasonal changes in retail activity and policing focus. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (38% of total crimes), decreased by 34.5% month-on-month, possibly due to targeted interventions during the Easter holiday period. The area's criminal damage rate was 94% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in addressing vandalism in local infrastructure. These shifts illustrate the volatile nature of crime in small communities, where a few incidents can significantly alter monthly statistics.

Boldon Colliery's crime rate in May 2024 fell by 23.0% compared to April's 11.1 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. This shift aligns with a broader pattern of seasonal moderation, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays may have encouraged more indoor activity, reducing opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-117 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of risk within the community. Daily, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported, a rate consistent with other small built-up areas in the North East. The population context further highlights that, despite the 2.4% above UK average, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable relative to Boldon Colliery's size. This comparison underscores the importance of local factors in shaping crime dynamics, rather than purely national trends.