Total Crime Rate
21.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Underhill Road area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Boldon Colliery , and the 48th 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 Underhill Road (SR6 7RS) in the last 12 months was 21.6 per 1,000 residents and was 78.9% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Underhill Road (SR6 7RS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near West Park Road (4 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 | Violence and sexual offences | West Park Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Fern Drive | Under investigation |
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