WETHERALL CLOSE, SR5 1JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR5 1JU

WETHERALL CLOSE, SR5 1JU, Sunderland has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.04 per 1,000 population. This SR5 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR5 1JU, encompassing approximately 2100 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SR5 1JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portobello Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Eglinton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Beatrice Street with total crimes: 3

WETHERALL CLOSE, SR5 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.047.14%
Criminal damage and arson47.14100.00%
Other crime31.900.00%
Other theft31.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.430.00%
Public order31.43200.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-77.78%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.48-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.3240.00%
Vehicle crime96.6680.00%
Burglary74.28600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.33-16.67%
Other theft42.3833.33%
Other crime31.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-50.00%
Shoplifting20.95-88.24%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1724.286.25%
Violence and sexual offences108.09-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.76200.00%
Vehicle crime52.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3833.33%
Public order41.9033.33%
Other theft31.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.43-75.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1623.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.6233.33%
Bicycle theft45.7133.33%
Other theft31.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Burglary21.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-60.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.61-35.71%
Shoplifting84.28100.00%
Vehicle crime53.81150.00%
Burglary32.380.00%
Other theft31.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.430.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-66.67%
Public order20.95-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.42180.00%
Other theft66.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.86100.00%
Shoplifting41.90-33.33%
Public order31.9050.00%
Drugs31.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.86-61.54%
Other theft32.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43200.00%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.18116.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.1950.00%
Bicycle theft62.86100.00%
Shoplifting42.86-42.86%
Public order31.900.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.76-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.33-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.86-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.90-50.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Other theft31.43200.00%
Bicycle theft31.4350.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.4288.89%
Shoplifting108.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.86-28.57%
Public order32.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-85.71%
Other theft10.48-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1025.70-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences94.76-52.63%
Vehicle crime74.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.3316.67%
Public order63.33-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.86-14.29%
Other theft52.8666.67%
Bicycle theft22.380.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.510.00%
Shoplifting149.040.00%
Public order76.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.330.00%
Other theft32.860.00%
Bicycle theft21.430.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202410
June 202412
May 20249
April 202414
March 20245
February 202413
January 20246
December 202317
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 202417
June 202416
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR5 1JU 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. Eglinton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Beatrice Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Norley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Northwood Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Wayman Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leeds Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Nawton Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pilgrim Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crozier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edgeworth Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Moreland Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Osborne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Westburn Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Redby Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Wetherall Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1