DH5 8BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH5 8BL

DH5 8BL, Sunderland has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.73 per 1,000 population. This DH5 8BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH5 postcode area, which has experienced 199 crimes and a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH5 8BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH5 8BL, encompassing approximately 1869 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

DH5 8BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Broadway with total crimes: 8
  • Hillside Way with total crimes: 6
  • Nesham Place with total crimes: 5

DH5 8BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.73325.00%
Public order79.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.75-58.33%
Burglary12.68-75.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.42100.00%
Vehicle crime42.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.14-63.64%
Burglary42.14-20.00%
Drugs12.14-75.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.8057.14%
Burglary55.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.68-50.00%
Drugs42.14100.00%
Other theft32.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-33.33%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour817.12166.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.28-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.750.00%
Burglary31.6150.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Other theft21.07-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.45-33.33%
Other theft55.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.68-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Burglary21.61100.00%
Public order21.07-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.03-16.67%
Public order52.6866.67%
Other crime32.6850.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-50.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson68.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.21-50.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In January 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 offences914.45-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour84.82-42.86%
Vehicle crime44.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.14300.00%
Possession of weapons12.14-50.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.2616.67%
Violence and sexual offences117.4937.50%
Other theft45.890.00%
Vehicle crime32.14200.00%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.0571.43%
Violence and sexual offences86.42-46.67%
Public order34.280.00%
Shoplifting31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Other crime11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour78.03-41.67%
Public order33.75200.00%
Other crime21.61100.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs11.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1220.87-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.4228.57%
Vehicle crime54.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.68-28.57%
Drugs22.680.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Public order11.07-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1621.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.750.00%
Public order33.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Possession of weapons21.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 202314
November 202312
October 20237
September 202312
August 202316

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232
August 20233

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20244
June 202411
May 20247
April 202410
March 202415
February 202415
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 202315
September 20239
August 20237

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
September 20235
August 20237

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH5 8BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Broadway
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hillside Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nesham Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Balfour Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. A182
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kirklea Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Baker Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Kirkstone Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Spring Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kirknewton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Henry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Shields Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sunderland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1