PORTSMOUTH SQUARE, SR4 9AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR4 9AY

PORTSMOUTH SQUARE, SR4 9AY, Sunderland has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population. This SR4 9AY 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 9AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR4 9AY, encompassing approximately 3227 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR4 9AY area, explore the SR4 9AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SR4 9AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portsmouth Square with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Dartington Close with total crimes: 3

PORTSMOUTH SQUARE, SR4 9AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.4630.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.03450.00%
Other crime33.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Public order30.93200.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.44-33.33%
Other crime43.10100.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.32-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.65125.00%
Public order62.79500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86-42.86%
Drugs21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.84-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.5875.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-33.33%
Drugs21.240.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order10.62-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.20500.00%
Public order51.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55100.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.680.00%
Burglary34.6550.00%
Shoplifting30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-71.43%
Other theft10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.087.14%
Criminal damage and arson74.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-42.86%
Other crime31.240.00%
Vehicle crime30.9350.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.84-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson74.34600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.17600.00%
Other crime32.17200.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.4421.43%
Drugs25.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1340.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.34100.00%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.20-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-83.33%
Public order20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.720.00%
Other theft23.720.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202415
June 202418
May 202420
April 202415
March 202415
February 202414
January 202417
December 202314
November 202310
October 202312

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

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR4 9AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Portsmouth Square
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dartington Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Grindon Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Portman Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Portchester Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Palmstead Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Presthope Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterford Green
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. South View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ruislip Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Meadow Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Meadow Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Rowan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pennygate Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pennycross Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pennycross Road
    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. Penrose Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Putney Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1