HOWE SQUARE, SR4 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR4 8AY

HOWE SQUARE, SR4 8AY, Sunderland has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.54 per 1,000 population. This SR4 8AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SR4 postcode area, which has experienced 483 crimes and a crime rate of 11.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SR4 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR4 8AY, encompassing approximately 3990 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR4 8AY area, explore the SR4 8AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

SR4 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Broadway with total crimes: 7
  • Glasbury Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

HOWE SQUARE, SR4 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.0137.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.76-30.77%
Public order92.26125.00%
Shoplifting92.26-50.00%
Other theft62.260.00%
Other crime11.50-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.80-9.09%
Shoplifting185.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.51-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.26166.67%
Burglary62.00200.00%
Other crime51.50400.00%
Public order41.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.7929.41%
Shoplifting185.51350.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.5187.50%
Public order43.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-62.50%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.28-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson84.2660.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.000.00%
Shoplifting42.00-66.67%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.78-25.00%
Shoplifting125.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.00-16.67%
Public order41.2533.33%
Burglary31.000.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.5375.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.02100.00%
Shoplifting61.50500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-20.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.01-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.25100.00%
Drugs31.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.2777.78%
Anti-social behaviour94.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.26-42.86%
Public order41.00300.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Other theft20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2675.00%
Drugs31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-50.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.50-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.03157.14%
Anti-social behaviour64.51-14.29%
Other crime51.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson89.27-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences72.00-68.18%
Anti-social behaviour71.75-68.18%
Other theft41.75300.00%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.50-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2219.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.510.00%
Drugs63.260.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202415
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 202322

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202422
June 202417
May 202421
April 202428
March 202416
February 202416
January 20249
December 202318
November 20237
October 202322

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202418
June 20244
May 202412
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR4 8AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Broadway
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Glasbury Avenue
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hampstead Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 6. Pitcairn Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holborn Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Glamis Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North Hall Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Portman Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Portchester Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Palmstead Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Howe Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Hartside Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Nookside Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pennywell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Helmsdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Palgrove Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Packham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Palmstead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Palgrove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Halvergate Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Hunworth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Henley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Birchberry Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Hartford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1