HOUGHTON ROAD, DH5 9PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH5 9PQ

HOUGHTON ROAD, DH5 9PQ, Sunderland has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.98 per 1,000 population. This DH5 9PQ 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 9PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH5 9PQ, encompassing approximately 2179 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DH5 9PQ 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

HOUGHTON ROAD, DH5 9PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.5920.00%
Public order52.75400.00%
Burglary42.29300.00%
Vehicle crime41.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-42.86%
Other crime11.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.5916.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.2125.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Burglary11.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

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 offences613.77-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.75-14.29%
Other theft42.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84-20.00%
Burglary31.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.38-25.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.98250.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.42-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53.210.00%
Vehicle crime42.29300.00%
Public order21.84-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.3183.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.0566.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.29-33.33%
Public order31.840.00%
Shoplifting21.380.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.75-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Shoplifting21.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.31-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.67-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.75-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1518.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.88133.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.2166.67%
Shoplifting52.2966.67%
Public order32.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Shoplifting31.38200.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences59.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime42.2933.33%
Public order31.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-66.67%
Burglary20.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.92-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.35-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7520.00%
Burglary42.75300.00%
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.92-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.1920.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.29-16.67%
Possession of weapons22.290.00%
Shoplifting20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.92-80.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%
Burglary10.46-75.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

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 offences2027.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.590.00%
Other theft52.750.00%
Public order52.290.00%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Burglary41.840.00%
Shoplifting41.840.00%
Bicycle theft11.840.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 202415
January 202415
December 20235
November 202315
October 202324
September 202320

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH5 9PQ 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. All Saints Drive
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eaglesdene
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Richard Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Lincoln Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Queen Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Eppleton Row
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Edward Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Union Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Welfare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Stephenson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1