DH4 7LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH4 7LA

DH4 7LA, Sunderland has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.78 per 1,000 population. This DH4 7LA 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 7LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH4 7LA, encompassing approximately 2359 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH4 7LA area, explore the DH4 7LA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH4 7LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutton Close with total crimes: 4
  • Frederick Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Washington Highway with total crimes: 2

DH4 7LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.78350.00%
Vehicle crime23.810.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.24-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-33.33%
Other theft10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.32-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.27200.00%
Other crime21.27100.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.20-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.36133.33%
Vehicle crime42.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.70-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.81-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.81-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.54100.00%
Other theft31.70200.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.81600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.97100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.54-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.27-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.39300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.93800.00%
Public order23.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.42-83.33%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.540.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20249
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH4 7LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sutton Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Frederick Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Washington Highway
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thirkeld Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Byerhope
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Penshaw Stables
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carlisle Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1