ATHOL ROAD, SR2 8LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR2 8LQ

ATHOL ROAD, SR2 8LQ, Sunderland has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.38 per 1,000 population. This SR2 8LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SR2 postcode area, which has experienced 433 crimes and a crime rate of 13.66 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SR2 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR2 8LQ, encompassing approximately 3237 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR2 8LQ area, explore the SR2 8LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

SR2 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marion Street with total crimes: 6
  • Fuller Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tel-El-Kebir Road with total crimes: 4

ATHOL ROAD, SR2 8LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.38-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson125.56-29.41%
Other theft73.7140.00%
Burglary72.16133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.85-28.57%
Other crime41.540.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.94-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson178.9621.43%
Anti-social behaviour95.25-18.18%
Vehicle crime72.7840.00%
Other theft52.16-50.00%
Other crime41.540.00%
Drugs31.24-25.00%
Burglary30.93-40.00%
Public order20.93-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3430.58-20.93%
Criminal damage and arson1410.5040.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.32-35.29%
Other theft103.4025.00%
Public order73.09-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.1666.67%
Burglary51.54-58.33%
Other crime41.54100.00%
Drugs41.2433.33%
Possession of weapons31.24200.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4335.2179.17%
Anti-social behaviour1713.2870.00%
Burglary125.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.7166.67%
Public order83.09100.00%
Other theft82.47100.00%
Robbery42.4733.33%
Drugs31.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-25.00%
Other crime20.93-33.33%
Shoplifting20.62-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.63-45.45%
Burglary107.41150.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.09150.00%
Shoplifting103.09900.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.09-60.00%
Drugs41.8533.33%
Public order41.240.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Other theft41.24-42.86%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Robbery30.93200.00%
Possession of weapons10.93-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4427.1891.30%
Criminal damage and arson1513.59-21.05%
Other theft74.6375.00%
Burglary42.16100.00%
Vehicle crime41.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-42.86%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Possession of weapons30.93200.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.77-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson197.10137.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.87-30.00%
Other theft42.160.00%
Public order41.24-20.00%
Burglary21.24-75.00%
Other crime10.62-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.1623.81%
Anti-social behaviour108.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.09-20.00%
Burglary82.47300.00%
Public order52.47150.00%
Drugs51.54400.00%
Other theft41.54-33.33%
Other crime31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.30-34.38%
Criminal damage and arson106.49-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour83.09-57.89%
Other theft62.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Burglary20.93-66.67%
Other crime20.620.00%
Public order20.62-71.43%
Drugs10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.7239.13%
Anti-social behaviour199.88-48.65%
Criminal damage and arson195.875.56%
Other theft85.8714.29%
Public order72.4775.00%
Burglary62.16-33.33%
Shoplifting11.85-90.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3737.3742.31%
Violence and sexual offences2311.43-45.24%
Criminal damage and arson187.1063.64%
Shoplifting105.560.00%
Burglary93.09350.00%
Other theft72.7875.00%
Drugs62.160.00%
Other crime51.850.00%
Public order41.54-42.86%
Possession of weapons11.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour2612.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.030.00%
Public order73.400.00%
Vehicle crime52.160.00%
Other theft41.540.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 202411
May 202417
April 202410
March 20244
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 202319
October 202337
September 202326

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202429
June 202434
May 202443
April 202424
March 202444
February 202423
January 202426
December 202321
November 202332
October 202323
September 202342

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 202412
April 202410
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202417
June 202414
May 202410
April 20246
March 202415
February 202419
January 20248
December 202310
November 202319
October 202318
September 202311

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 202310

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR2 8LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Marion Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fuller Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Tel-El-Kebir Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hyde Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Capulet Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. A1018
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ernest Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lewis Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Salem Hill
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edith Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Hendon Valley Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Villette Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. St Barnabas Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Tower Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mainsforth Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Suffolk Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Athol Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Coxon Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Salem Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Salem Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Harrogate Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Beaumont Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ashburne Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Mowbray Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Mowbray Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Buddle Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Guildford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tower Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Tower Street West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Noble Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1