NEWCASTLE ROAD, SR5 1JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR5 1JA

NEWCASTLE ROAD, SR5 1JA, Sunderland has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.09 per 1,000 population. This SR5 1JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SR5 postcode area, which has experienced 354 crimes and a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SR5 1JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR5 1JA, encompassing approximately 1319 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

SR5 1JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portobello Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10
  • Wearmouth Street with total crimes: 8

NEWCASTLE ROAD, SR5 1JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2456.09200.00%
Shoplifting1818.19125.00%
Anti-social behaviour613.64-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.55400.00%
Other theft53.7966.67%
Public order53.7966.67%
Bicycle theft43.790.00%
Burglary43.030.00%
Vehicle crime23.030.00%
Other crime11.52-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences833.35-52.94%
Shoplifting86.06-76.47%
Anti-social behaviour76.06-73.08%
Burglary45.310.00%
Bicycle theft43.03300.00%
Other crime33.030.00%
Other theft32.27200.00%
Public order32.27-62.50%
Drugs22.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-66.67%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3478.8347.83%
Anti-social behaviour2625.77136.36%
Violence and sexual offences1719.710.00%
Vehicle crime812.8960.00%
Public order86.06700.00%
Burglary46.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0350.00%
Bicycle theft12.27-75.00%
Other theft10.76-87.50%
Drugs10.76-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2361.4064.29%
Violence and sexual offences1717.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour1112.8922.22%
Other theft88.34100.00%
Vehicle crime56.0625.00%
Drugs43.7933.33%
Bicycle theft43.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.03-50.00%
Burglary21.52-50.00%
Robbery21.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Public order10.76-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1754.580.00%
Shoplifting1412.89100.00%
Public order1010.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.58-10.00%
Vehicle crime46.820.00%
Burglary43.03-33.33%
Other theft43.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.03-20.00%
Drugs33.030.00%
Bicycle theft22.270.00%
Other crime11.52-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1747.0021.43%
Anti-social behaviour1012.89-37.50%
Shoplifting77.58-36.36%
Burglary65.31500.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.55150.00%
Other theft43.79300.00%
Other crime43.030.00%
Public order43.03-55.56%
Drugs33.03200.00%
Possession of weapons12.270.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1642.4577.78%
Violence and sexual offences1412.13-22.22%
Shoplifting1110.6183.33%
Public order98.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.82-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.52-75.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1841.6963.64%
Anti-social behaviour913.64-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson86.820.00%
Shoplifting66.06-14.29%
Bicycle theft44.55100.00%
Public order33.03-72.73%
Other theft22.27-50.00%
Drugs11.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1346.24-35.00%
Public order119.85450.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.34100.00%
Shoplifting76.0616.67%
Other theft45.31100.00%
Drugs33.0350.00%
Bicycle theft22.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.52-33.33%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2038.6642.86%
Violence and sexual offences1115.16-15.38%
Shoplifting68.34-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.03-25.00%
Drugs22.27100.00%
Public order21.52-71.43%
Other theft21.52-80.00%
Robbery11.520.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1656.0923.08%
Anti-social behaviour1412.13-48.15%
Violence and sexual offences1310.61-27.78%
Other theft109.85150.00%
Public order77.58-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.31150.00%
Vehicle crime43.79100.00%
Other crime13.030.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Burglary10.76-75.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2762.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences1820.470.00%
Shoplifting1313.640.00%
Public order89.850.00%
Burglary46.060.00%
Other theft43.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20248
July 202417
June 202417
May 202417
April 202417
March 202414
February 202418
January 202411
December 202311
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202426
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 202416
February 20249
January 202413
December 202320
November 202314
October 202327

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 202410
April 20244
March 20249
February 20243
January 202411
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 202434
June 202423
May 202414
April 20247
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR5 1JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Portobello Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wearmouth Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Dixon'S Square
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. North Bridge Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Eglinton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Barclay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wayman Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whickham Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Stadium Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Back North Bridge Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Pilgrim Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crozier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Edgeworth Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bright Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Roker Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Howick Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hay Street
    Total1
    Burglary1