WESTPORT CLOSE, SR5 5SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR5 5SB

WESTPORT CLOSE, SR5 5SB, Sunderland has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population. This SR5 5SB 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 5SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR5 5SB, encompassing approximately 1959 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR5 5SB area, explore the SR5 5SB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SR5 5SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Witney Close with total crimes: 4
  • Maplewood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Wentbridge with total crimes: 2

WESTPORT CLOSE, SR5 5SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.19-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.57-40.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.6860.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0825.00%
Public order22.55100.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.66-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-57.14%
Public order11.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In June 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 offences913.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.5940.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.57100.00%
Other theft33.06200.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-57.14%
Other theft11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.70133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.57-14.29%
Vehicle crime23.06100.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.19-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.57-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0450.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.1025.00%
Possession of weapons22.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-50.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.2360.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.08-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.04-50.00%
Public order32.0450.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.59-65.22%
Violence and sexual offences54.08-16.67%
Public order22.55-50.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2330.1253.33%
Anti-social behaviour1811.745.88%
Violence and sexual offences69.19-25.00%
Other theft43.06300.00%
Public order42.04300.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1722.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson158.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.660.00%
Burglary14.080.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR5 5SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Witney Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Maplewood Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wentbridge
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Fontburn Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Westport Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wembley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Watford Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Wessex Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whitchurch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Helmsley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wendover Way
    Total1
    Public order1