RICHARD STREET, DH5 9HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH5 9HW

RICHARD STREET, DH5 9HW, Sunderland has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.27 per 1,000 population. This DH5 9HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH5 postcode area, which has experienced 164 crimes and a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH5 9HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH5 9HW, encompassing approximately 1712 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

DH5 9HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Cuthbert'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Front Street with total crimes: 4
  • Fairy Street with total crimes: 3

RICHARD STREET, DH5 9HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.27-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.67-14.29%
Public order53.50150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.92-58.33%
Vehicle crime32.9250.00%
Burglary21.75-60.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.27133.33%
Anti-social behaviour128.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.0140.00%
Burglary54.0966.67%
Public order22.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Other theft21.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.68-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour63.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.50-44.44%
Public order42.92300.00%
Other theft42.340.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.75-33.33%
Other crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.19325.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.93125.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.25-64.71%
Vehicle crime33.5050.00%
Drugs11.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1720.43240.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.340.00%
Public order32.34200.00%
Vehicle crime21.75-60.00%
Other theft11.17-80.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft514.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.92-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.92-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.34-33.33%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Public order11.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.68-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour65.2550.00%
Vehicle crime53.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.92-40.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Public order21.17-33.33%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.02-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson58.1766.67%
Shoplifting52.92400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.92300.00%
Public order32.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.76325.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.9350.00%
Vehicle crime21.75-50.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime42.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-42.86%
Public order32.340.00%
Burglary21.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-60.00%
Shoplifting11.17-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.0140.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.090.00%
Burglary42.92300.00%
Other theft22.34-33.33%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.35-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9225.00%
Other theft32.92-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.750.00%
Public order21.17-60.00%
Shoplifting21.17-50.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.680.00%
Public order55.840.00%
Other theft42.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Shoplifting42.340.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20246
June 202417
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 202414
January 202417
December 20234
November 202312
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20246
June 20246
May 202417
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Cuthbert'S Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Front Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Fairy Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eaglesdene
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Richard Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Eppleton Row
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Edward Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Union Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Welfare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Stephenson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1