Boldon Colliery Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Boldon Colliery recorded a crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 22.1% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The data reveals a stark imbalance between crime types, with violent crimes accounting for 45.5% of all reported incidents compared to 39.6% for property crimes. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 25 incidents—4.3 per 1,000 residents—nearly 64% above the UK average for this category. This overrepresentation of violent crime contrasts with lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and certain theft categories, though the overall profile remains higher than national benchmarks. Seasonal factors may influence these patterns: as September marks the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter evenings, increased foot traffic in local areas could contribute to higher rates of violence and sexual offences. The town’s proximity to South Tyneside’s urban centres and its status as a built-up area with mixed residential and retail spaces likely amplifies interactions that may escalate into violent incidents. Property crime, while lower in proportion, still includes notable spikes in shoplifting and criminal damage, suggesting targeted opportunities in local businesses and public spaces. The interplay between seasonal transitions, community dynamics, and the area’s geography likely shapes these trends, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct links.

September 2024 saw a 100% increase in robberies, other thefts, and thefts from the person compared to August, with each category rising from zero to one or three incidents. This sharp rise in specific violent and property crime categories highlights a shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes remaining high. Violence and sexual offences, at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, were 64% above the UK average, while shoplifting and criminal damage also exceeded national rates by 47% and 79% respectively. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other theft categories were below the UK average, with the latter falling by 6%. These fluctuations may reflect targeted policing efforts or changes in community activity. For residents, the 100% increase in robbery incidents—now at one per 5,843 residents—offers a concrete example of how specific crime categories can surge month-on-month, underscoring the need for vigilance in public spaces.

The crime rate in Boldon Colliery rose from 6.7 per 1,000 in August to 9.4 per 1,000 in September, marking a 41.1% increase. This shift translates to roughly two crimes per day in the built-up area, with one reported crime occurring for every 106 residents over the course of the month. When compared to the UK average, the area’s elevated rate underscores a distinct local challenge, though the daily crime count remains relatively low in absolute terms. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is higher than the national average, the total number of crimes—55 in September—represents a manageable volume for a community of 5,843 people. However, the concentration of violent crime, particularly in violence and sexual offences, suggests a need for targeted interventions. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-106 residents highlights that most individuals are not directly affected, but the disparity in crime types compared to the UK profile indicates structural factors that may require closer examination. These statistics, while not alarmingly high in absolute numbers, point to a pattern that diverges from national norms and warrants attention in local planning.