BYER SQUARE, DH5 9AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH5 9AZ

BYER SQUARE, DH5 9AZ, Sunderland has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population. This DH5 9AZ 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 9AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH5 9AZ, encompassing approximately 1433 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH5 9AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heather Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Holmfirth Close with total crimes: 1
  • Elmfield with total crimes: 1

BYER SQUARE, DH5 9AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.98600.00%
Vehicle crime14.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.70-75.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary47.680.00%
Vehicle crime22.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.40-75.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences44.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.79100.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.09-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-66.67%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.880.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.400.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.79-33.33%
Other crime11.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.9850.00%
Burglary22.09100.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.6833.33%
Vehicle crime22.790.00%
Public order21.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 202310
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH5 9AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heather Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Holmfirth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Elmfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Doxford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broomhill Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Pocklington Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1