PALMERSTON SQUARE, SR4 9JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR4 9JA

PALMERSTON SQUARE, SR4 9JA, Sunderland has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.57 per 1,000 population. This SR4 9JA 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 9JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR4 9JA, encompassing approximately 3340 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR4 9JA area, explore the SR4 9JA 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 (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SR4 9JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glasbury Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Galashiels Square with total crimes: 4

PALMERSTON SQUARE, SR4 9JA 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.5714.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.79-12.50%
Public order62.10200.00%
Shoplifting61.80-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.800.00%
Burglary11.50-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.970.00%
Shoplifting134.19-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.39150.00%
Burglary31.5050.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.97400.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.4916.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.19-14.29%
Other crime41.80300.00%
Burglary21.20-50.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.18-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.5975.00%
Burglary42.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-33.33%
Shoplifting31.20-72.73%
Public order10.90-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.77-31.82%
Shoplifting114.49120.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-42.86%
Public order31.200.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.4757.14%
Anti-social behaviour76.5975.00%
Shoplifting52.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Public order31.2050.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences148.68-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.190.00%
Burglary31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.9933.33%
Other crime11.20-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6820.00%
Drugs33.590.00%
Other crime30.90-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8811.11%
Other crime72.99250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.100.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.88-52.63%
Vehicle crime52.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-60.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.690.00%
Public order52.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202414
June 202412
May 202415
April 202422
March 202414
February 202420
January 202412
December 202310
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
February 20244
January 20243
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202415
June 20243
May 202411
April 20245
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Glasbury Avenue
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Galashiels Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Glamis Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gillingham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Glanton Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Portman Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Portchester Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nookside Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pennywell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Galashiels Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gairloch Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Chester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Birchberry Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Penrose Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Putney Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Penman Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Galway Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1