Total Crime Rate
11.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Garden Lane area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Boldon Colliery , and the 16th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Garden Lane (SR6 7QU) in the last 12 months was 11.7 per 1,000 residents and was 88.6% lower than the Boldon Colliery average (102.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Garden Lane (SR6 7QU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near East Drive, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near South Drive (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Boldon Colliery| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | East Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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