Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.22 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (117.39% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elizabeth Street with total crimes: 40
  • Castellian Road with total crimes: 35
  • Boston Crescent with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Castle has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Hendon416 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield265 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North128 82,062 32,072 3
Southwick168 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion103 141,860 51,872 4
St Peter's149 51,670 71,752 5
Ryhope108 131,762 61,571 9
Redhill141 61,582 101,586 8
Houghton120 91,616 81,645 7
St Anne's133 71,454 131,269 14
Washington Central109 121,582 91,512 10
Hetton114 101,533 111,478 13
Sandhill96 151,474 121,506 11
Silksworth112 111,416 141,207 15
Washington West89 161,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row83 201,154 161,142 17
Washington East87 17989 20988 19
Copt Hill75 241,031 181,124 18
St Michael's86 181,000 19933 21
Barnes84 19893 23772 24
St Chad's63 25760 25945 20
Doxford77 23977 21853 22
Fulwell81 21935 22841 23
Washington South77 22818 24767 25

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202539
March 202537
February 202534
January 202532
December 202442
November 202437
October 202432
September 202439
August 202428
July 202437
June 202456
May 202439

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 20248
November 202416
October 202416
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255
January 202512
December 202413
November 202428
October 202420
September 202415
August 202417
July 202413
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202523
March 202524
February 202521
January 202512
December 20248
November 202417
October 202425
September 202416
August 20248
July 202422
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 202512
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Elizabeth Street (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting32
Public order8
2. Castellian Road (Map)
Total35
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Boston Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Caithness Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Brisbane Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. Borodin Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Caspian Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cheltenham Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
10. Bodiam Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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