Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.16 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castellian Road with total crimes: 17
  • Elizabeth Street with total crimes: 14
  • Clovelly Road with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Castle has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)
Hendon321 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield285 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North109 102,062 32,072 3
Southwick136 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion128 41,860 51,872 4
St Peter's123 71,670 71,752 5
Redhill125 51,582 101,586 8
Ryhope124 61,762 61,571 9
Houghton118 81,616 81,645 7
Washington Central91 161,582 91,512 10
Sandhill98 131,474 121,506 11
Hetton108 111,533 111,478 13
Silksworth100 121,416 141,207 15
St Anne's97 151,454 131,269 14
Copt Hill97 141,031 181,124 18
Washington West59 231,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row87 181,154 161,142 17
Doxford89 17977 21853 22
Washington East59 22989 20988 19
St Michael's76 201,000 19933 21
Fulwell84 19935 22841 23
St Chad's45 25760 25945 20
Barnes75 21893 23772 24
Washington South47 24818 24767 25

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 202416
October 202416
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 202422
May 202410
April 202417

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202534
January 202532
December 202442
November 202437
October 202432
September 202439
August 202428
July 202437
June 202456
May 202439
April 202437

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 202512
December 202413
November 202428
October 202420
September 202415
August 202417
July 202413
June 202432
May 202411
April 202420

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

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
March 202512
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 202414
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202521
January 202512
December 20248
November 202417
October 202425
September 202416
August 20248
July 202422
June 202412
May 202412
April 202413

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 202416
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
October 20243
August 20241

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
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

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

1. Castellian Road (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting7
Other theft3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Elizabeth Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Robbery1
3. Clovelly Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Clacton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Boston Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Other crime1
7. Cramlington Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ashwood Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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