Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elizabeth Street with total crimes: 18
  • Castellian Road with total crimes: 11
  • Borodin Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Castle?

To understand the safety of Castle, we need to analyze Castle crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1383 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Castle recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Castle had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,500 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sunderland, Castle has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castle has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 1,383. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 1,500 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Hendon346 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield266 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North123 72,062 32,072 3
Southwick175 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion124 51,860 51,872 4
St Peter's148 41,670 71,752 5
Ryhope119 81,762 61,571 9
St Anne's124 61,454 131,269 14
Houghton108 131,616 81,645 7
Redhill110 121,582 101,586 8
Washington Central86 151,582 91,512 10
Hetton117 91,533 111,478 13
Silksworth116 101,416 141,207 15
Sandhill111 111,474 121,506 11
Washington West84 181,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row76 201,154 161,142 17
Washington South86 16818 24767 25
Copt Hill84 171,031 181,124 18
Washington East83 19989 20988 19
St Michael's66 231,000 19933 21
St Chad's57 25760 25945 20
Doxford75 22977 21853 22
Fulwell76 21935 22841 23
Barnes57 24893 23772 24

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202527
May 202537
April 202539
March 202537
February 202534
January 202532
December 202442
November 202437
October 202432
September 202439
August 202428

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202519
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202520
May 202512
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 202416
October 202416
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202522
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255
January 202512
December 202413
November 202428
October 202420
September 202415
August 202417

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 258 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202530
May 202550
April 202523
March 202524
February 202521
January 202512
December 20248
November 202417
October 202425
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 202414

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20258
March 202512
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 202511
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. Elizabeth Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
2. Castellian Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Borodin Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
5. The Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Brisbane Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bognor Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Boston Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Castleford Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ferryboat Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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