Boldon Colliery Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Boldon Colliery, the crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 in January 2025 translates to a 1-in-104 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate is 35.2% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s distinct risk profile compared to the national picture. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (18 incidents, 32.1% of total), shoplifting (18 incidents, 32.1%), and criminal damage and arson (7 incidents, 12.5%). These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up urban centre within South Tyneside, where retail spaces and community hubs may contribute to higher rates of property-related crimes. Seasonal factors in January — shorter days, post-holiday lulls, and reduced foot traffic — likely influence patterns, with shoplifting and violent crimes potentially linked to the area’s retail presence and social interactions. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting (400% above the UK average) raises questions about local enforcement or retail security measures, while the significant drop in public order offences (66.7% month-on-month) may reflect the quieter nature of the post-holiday period. Overall, the data illustrates an area where crime remains elevated but not uniformly distributed, with specific categories like shoplifting and violence standing out as persistent challenges.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in theft from the person (+100%) and other crime (+100%), with both categories rising from zero to one reported incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights vulnerabilities in personal safety that may warrant closer attention. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by two-thirds, and anti-social behaviour dropped by nearly 60%, possibly reflecting the quieter nature of January compared to more active months. Shoplifting remained an outlier, with rates 400% above the UK average — a stark contrast to the 51% below UK levels for vehicle crime. These disparities suggest that retail areas in Boldon Colliery may face persistent challenges in managing theft, while other sectors show signs of improvement. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 1-in-104 chance of a crime occurring over the course of the month, a figure that, while lower than the previous month, remains a reminder of the area’s elevated risk profile relative to the UK.

In January 2025, Boldon Colliery's crime rate dropped to 9.6 per 1,000 residents, a 29.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 13.5 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, reflects a broader trend of reduced public order and anti-social behaviour incidents, which fell by 57.1% and 66.7% respectively. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in January — a figure that, while locally relevant, does not compare directly to national daily averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 104 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure risk for individuals in the area. When scaled to the population of 5,843, this rate underscores that the area’s crime profile remains higher than the UK average, but the month-on-month reduction suggests potential shifts in local dynamics, such as seasonal changes or community interventions, may be influencing trends.