Ward · SunderlandUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Houghton
Street-level crime hotspots for Houghton ward in Sunderland.
Crime Rate
78.3
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#14
of 25 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+54.2%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
19 On or near The Broadway
Anti-social behaviour: 13 Violence and sexual offences: 4 Robbery: 1
2
15 On or near Sunrise Lane
Shoplifting: 10 Public order: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 2
3
8 On or near Parking Area
Shoplifting: 4 Burglary: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 2
4
7 On or near Wheler Street
Shoplifting: 5 Burglary: 2
5
3 On or near Burn Promenade
Burglary: 1 Vehicle crime: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in April 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →