WESTERHOPE ROAD, NE38 8HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE38 8HX

WESTERHOPE ROAD, NE38 8HX, Sunderland has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.17 per 1,000 population. This NE38 8HX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE38 postcode area, which has experienced 212 crimes and a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE38 8HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE38 8HX, encompassing approximately 3379 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NE38 8HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowthian Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Thornhope Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

WESTERHOPE ROAD, NE38 8HX 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.1766.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.37-25.00%
Burglary31.7850.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson86.2133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.69-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.66500.00%
Public order41.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5822.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.2625.00%
Burglary41.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.73-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-88.89%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2942.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.9680.00%
Public order32.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-80.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-87.50%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1010.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.96700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.37-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.07400.00%
Burglary11.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.51200.00%
Burglary23.55-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary76.81600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.07500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.78-77.78%
Public order21.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.2980.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.33-20.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5142.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.96-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 20247
February 202412
January 20244
December 202318
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 202410
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE38 8HX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lowthian Terrace
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Thornhope Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Horsley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Waskerley Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Willows
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Lakeside Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1