WESTGATE, DH4 6GW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH4 6GW

WESTGATE, DH4 6GW, Sunderland has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.71 per 1,000 population. This DH4 6GW 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 6GW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH4 6GW, encompassing approximately 2333 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH4 6GW area, explore the DH4 6GW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH4 6GW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rose Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Sedgeletch Road with total crimes: 2

WESTGATE, DH4 6GW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-50.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson69.85500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.570.00%
Burglary41.7133.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-62.50%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43-63.64%
Burglary31.710.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.000.00%
Burglary34.71200.00%
Other crime31.290.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.29-71.43%
Drugs20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1416.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.00-33.33%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.8620.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.000.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Public order20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.43150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1450.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.280.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.860.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
October 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 202411
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH4 6GW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rose Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sedgeletch Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Acacia Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Morley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Front Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Blackthorn Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1