MEDWAY CLOSE, DH4 6NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH4 6NL

MEDWAY CLOSE, DH4 6NL, Sunderland has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.76 per 1,000 population. This DH4 6NL 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 6NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH4 6NL, encompassing approximately 1964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH4 6NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Front Street with total crimes: 3
  • Britannia Terrace with total crimes: 3

MEDWAY CLOSE, DH4 6NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.05400.00%
Other theft42.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.04-50.00%
Public order32.040.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Burglary10.51-83.33%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.29-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.5814.29%
Burglary64.0750.00%
Other theft43.05-55.56%
Shoplifting32.0450.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.90400.00%
Other theft95.0980.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.5875.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.56133.33%
Burglary43.56-20.00%
Shoplifting22.040.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other crime21.020.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft513.740.00%
Burglary52.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.04-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-81.82%
Robbery11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.25175.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.60100.00%
Vehicle crime34.0750.00%
Shoplifting31.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.18-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour42.0433.33%
Other theft32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.70175.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.600.00%
Other theft31.53200.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Shoplifting21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Shoplifting31.53-25.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-60.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-85.71%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft716.79600.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5666.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.54-58.33%
Vehicle crime42.54300.00%
Shoplifting42.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.0450.00%
Robbery11.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.27100.00%
Burglary46.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-25.00%
Shoplifting31.53-25.00%
Other crime31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-50.00%
Other theft11.02-66.67%
Public order10.51-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1018.83150.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.09-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.040.00%
Shoplifting42.04300.00%
Other theft32.0450.00%
Robbery31.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.560.00%
Public order42.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 20242
May 202411
April 20244
March 202411
February 20244
January 20245
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Front Street
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Britannia Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. South View Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dubmire Cottages
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Andrews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wynyard Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. The Folds
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Keir Hardie Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bankhead Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Highfield Grange
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Bramble Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1