MELVYN GARDENS, SR6 9LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR6 9LF

MELVYN GARDENS, SR6 9LF, Sunderland has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population. This SR6 9LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SR6 postcode area, which has experienced 234 crimes and a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SR6 9LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR6 9LF, encompassing approximately 4797 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR6 9LF area, explore the SR6 9LF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SR6 9LF area, visit the SR6 9LF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

SR6 9LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashdale Court with total crimes: 4
  • Talbot Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sandringham Terrace with total crimes: 2

MELVYN GARDENS, SR6 9LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8820.00%
Vehicle crime62.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-42.86%
Public order40.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.08600.00%
Vehicle crime51.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.88233.33%
Vehicle crime52.0866.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.04-16.67%
Burglary41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-25.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2550.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

In March 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 offences84.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.67300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.75-42.86%
Public order51.67400.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%

In January 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 offences146.25250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8333.33%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-71.43%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson85.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.460.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 5 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR6 9LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ashdale Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Talbot Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Sandringham Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Leeds Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Ormesby Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Marcia Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Gate
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ravine Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Osborne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westburn Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Louis Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sea View Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Ellesmere Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Friarage Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Folldon Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Lyn-Thorpe Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. David Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1