DH4 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH4 5EJ

DH4 5EJ, Sunderland has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.30 per 1,000 population. This DH4 5EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH4 postcode area, which has experienced 267 crimes and a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH4 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH4 5EJ, encompassing approximately 1602 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

DH4 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Broadway with total crimes: 11
  • Burn Promenade with total crimes: 9
  • Hillside Way with total crimes: 5

DH4 5EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1339.3018.18%
Violence and sexual offences108.11-28.57%
Public order86.2460.00%
Shoplifting84.9960.00%
Burglary64.99200.00%
Other theft53.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.12-20.00%
Drugs22.50100.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1430.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.73-47.62%
Public order56.86-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.1225.00%
Shoplifting53.12-68.75%
Other theft43.120.00%
Burglary22.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-66.67%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2142.42320.00%
Shoplifting1613.1077.78%
Violence and sexual offences109.98-9.09%
Public order86.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.9933.33%
Other theft42.500.00%
Vehicle crime32.50-25.00%
Drugs21.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.45266.67%
Shoplifting96.8680.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.61-61.54%
Burglary43.120.00%
Other theft42.50100.00%
Vehicle crime42.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50-40.00%
Drugs21.87100.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1324.33160.00%
Shoplifting58.11-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson53.1266.67%
Burglary43.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.50-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Public order21.25-66.67%
Other theft21.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.25-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1126.8310.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.86-33.33%
Public order64.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.740.00%
Burglary43.120.00%
Other theft32.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87200.00%
Possession of weapons21.87100.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.8420.00%
Shoplifting107.49-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour56.24-54.55%
Public order43.1233.33%
Other theft22.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2232.4469.23%
Anti-social behaviour1113.73-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences106.86-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson36.24-57.14%
Public order31.870.00%
Bicycle theft11.870.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Other crime10.62-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1942.4211.76%
Anti-social behaviour1411.85-17.65%
Shoplifting138.7362.50%
Criminal damage and arson78.1116.67%
Burglary44.37300.00%
Other crime32.50200.00%
Vehicle crime21.87-50.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1738.0670.00%
Violence and sexual offences1710.61142.86%
Shoplifting810.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.99100.00%
Vehicle crime43.74300.00%
Possession of weapons22.500.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Burglary11.25-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1020.59-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences76.24-65.00%
Shoplifting64.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.74-66.67%
Other theft21.87-33.33%
Burglary21.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2038.6811.11%
Anti-social behaviour1412.48-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson98.73-10.00%
Shoplifting45.61-63.64%
Possession of weapons32.50200.00%
Other theft31.87-25.00%
Public order21.87-60.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Drugs21.25100.00%
Robbery11.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2749.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences1816.840.00%
Shoplifting1111.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.860.00%
Public order56.240.00%
Other theft43.120.00%
Other crime12.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202421
June 20245
May 202413
April 20245
March 20245
February 202411
January 202414
December 202317
November 202310
October 202314
September 202327

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202410
June 202411
May 20243
April 20248
March 202412
February 202410
January 202419
December 202317
November 20237
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202416
June 20249
May 20245
April 202411
March 202410
February 202422
January 202413
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH4 5EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Broadway
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Burn Promenade
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Hillside Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wheler Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. A182
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Leyburn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sunrise Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cross Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Gilpin Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leyburn Grove
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Larch Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Shields Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Heath Grange
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Houghton Cut
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Burn Park Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Ferrand Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lime Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1