DH5 8PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH5 8PF

DH5 8PF, Sunderland has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population. This DH5 8PF 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 8PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH5 8PF, encompassing approximately 2278 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH5 8PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waller Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Longlands Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Sycamore Close with total crimes: 2

DH5 8PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1460.00%
Possession of weapons23.510.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.27-44.44%
Other theft22.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-80.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2228.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.95400.00%
Burglary22.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5840.00%
Vehicle crime23.07100.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.83-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.19100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.2240.00%
Vehicle crime63.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.630.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.4625.00%
Vehicle crime42.19300.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.830.00%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.14300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.7633.33%
Other theft21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.27-72.73%
Other crime21.32100.00%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1110.97175.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.83-25.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.9033.33%
Vehicle crime41.76-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.76100.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-33.33%
Public order10.88-50.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Waller Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Longlands Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sycamore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shakespeare Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Warwick Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Milton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lawnswood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Moore Crescent South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1