DH5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH5

DH5, Sunderland has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DH5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DH5, encompassing approximately 21200 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-44.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)

DH5 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • St Cuthbert'S Close with total crimes: 5

DH5 Crime Map

Postcodes in DH5

The postcode district are associated with the DH5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DH5 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences437.55-44.87%
Anti-social behaviour272.03-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson261.2744.44%
Burglary151.237.14%
Vehicle crime140.717.69%
Other crime100.66400.00%
Public order80.47-27.27%
Other theft80.38-27.27%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Robbery20.14100.00%
Drugs20.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences789.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.683.03%
Criminal damage and arson181.60-21.74%
Burglary140.85-22.22%
Vehicle crime130.668.33%
Other theft110.6110.00%
Public order110.5222.22%
Drugs40.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.1950.00%
Other crime20.14-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences528.07-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour332.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson231.56-8.00%
Burglary181.0850.00%
Vehicle crime120.8520.00%
Other theft100.57150.00%
Public order90.47-30.77%
Drugs60.42-33.33%
Other crime50.28150.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences648.49-7.25%
Anti-social behaviour333.02-32.65%
Criminal damage and arson251.5619.05%
Public order131.1830.00%
Burglary120.61300.00%
Vehicle crime100.57-37.50%
Drugs90.470.00%
Other theft40.42-69.23%
Bicycle theft30.190.00%
Other crime20.14-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.09-33.33%
Robbery20.090.00%
Shoplifting10.09-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences699.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour493.25113.04%
Criminal damage and arson212.315.00%
Vehicle crime160.9933.33%
Other theft130.7544.44%
Public order100.61150.00%
Drugs90.4712.50%
Other crime90.42125.00%
Shoplifting40.42100.00%
Burglary30.190.00%
Possession of weapons30.14200.00%
Robbery20.140.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences466.23-39.47%
Anti-social behaviour232.17-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson201.08-20.00%
Vehicle crime120.94-25.00%
Other theft90.5728.57%
Drugs80.42-20.00%
Other crime40.38-66.67%
Public order40.19-66.67%
Burglary30.19-62.50%
Shoplifting20.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences769.6728.81%
Anti-social behaviour323.583.23%
Criminal damage and arson251.51-3.85%
Vehicle crime161.18-23.81%
Public order120.75-20.00%
Other crime120.5720.00%
Drugs100.57150.00%
Burglary80.4714.29%
Other theft70.38133.33%
Possession of weapons50.330.00%
Shoplifting10.24-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences598.68-9.23%
Anti-social behaviour312.7882.35%
Criminal damage and arson261.4662.50%
Vehicle crime211.23110.00%
Public order150.99275.00%
Other crime100.71100.00%
Burglary70.47-12.50%
Shoplifting70.3340.00%
Drugs40.33300.00%
Other theft30.19-72.73%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences656.89-1.52%
Anti-social behaviour173.07-41.38%
Criminal damage and arson160.8060.00%
Other theft110.7510.00%
Vehicle crime100.52-41.18%
Burglary80.47-52.94%
Shoplifting50.38400.00%
Other crime50.24-16.67%
Public order40.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Drugs10.09-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences668.1117.86%
Anti-social behaviour293.117.41%
Vehicle crime171.3754.55%
Burglary170.8041.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.80-52.38%
Other theft100.470.00%
Public order80.470.00%
Other crime60.3820.00%
Drugs60.28100.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences567.45-37.08%
Anti-social behaviour272.64-20.59%
Criminal damage and arson211.27-25.00%
Burglary120.9950.00%
Vehicle crime110.5710.00%
Other theft100.52-9.09%
Public order80.470.00%
Other crime50.38-28.57%
Drugs30.24-25.00%
Shoplifting20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%
Robbery10.05-50.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences899.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour344.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson281.600.00%
Other theft111.320.00%
Vehicle crime100.520.00%
Public order80.470.00%
Burglary80.380.00%
Other crime70.380.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Possession of weapons30.190.00%
Shoplifting20.140.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 763 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202478
July 202452
June 202464
May 202469
April 202446
March 202476
February 202459
January 202465
December 202366
November 202356
October 202389

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412
June 202410
May 202416
April 202412
March 202416
February 202421
January 202410
December 202317
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202418
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 202317
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202434
July 202433
June 202433
May 202449
April 202423
March 202432
February 202431
January 202417
December 202329
November 202327
October 202334

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 259 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
July 202423
June 202425
May 202421
April 202420
March 202425
February 202426
January 202416
December 202310
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20249
June 202413
May 202410
April 20244
March 202412
February 202415
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20244
March 202412
February 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 202410
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202410
June 20244
May 202413
April 20249
March 20247
February 20243
January 202411
December 202310
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Cuthbert'S Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Front Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lilywhite Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Kestrel Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Kirkstone Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hall Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Shakespeare Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Nesham Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fairy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. The Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mardale Street
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Lawson Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Cotherstone Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Airedale Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. B1284
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Balmoral Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Moore Crescent South
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. All Saints Drive
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 23. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Eaglesdene
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Richard Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lyons Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Borrowdale Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. Deepdale Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Clydesdale Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1