Total Crime Rate
19.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Addison Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Boldon Colliery , and the 45th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Addison Road (NE36 0RB) in the last 12 months was 19.9 per 1,000 residents and was 80.5% lower than the Boldon Colliery average (102.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Addison Road (NE36 0RB), the main crime hotspot is near Wheatley Gardens. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Boldon Colliery| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Three Rivers Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rectory Bank | — |
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