Crime Rate in Copt Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Copt Hill

The total recorded crimes in Copt Hill, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Copt Hill crime rate of 5.69 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 Copt Hill, encompassing approximately 17,050 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Copt Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Way with total crimes: 14
  • Normandy Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Kirklea Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Copt Hill?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Copt Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1031 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Copt Hill recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Copt Hill had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,124 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Copt Hill recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Copt Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Copt Hill has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 5.69 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Copt Hill crimes were 1,031. The crime rate of Copt Hill in 2024 was 60.47 (year) or 5.04 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Copt Hill were around 1,124 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.92 (year) or 5.49 (month) ranking 18 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
Castle118 91,383 151,500 12
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
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

Copt Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 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 (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243
July 202411
June 202416
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 202410
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245
July 202414
June 202416
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202521
January 202529
December 202424
November 202416
October 202433
September 202421
August 202441
July 202418
June 202456
May 202427
April 202419

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 202418
October 202414
September 202412
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202517
January 202514
December 20249
November 202429
October 20249
September 202413
August 202412
July 202414
June 202438
May 202419
April 20249

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202416
May 20245
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Copt Hill in March 2025

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

1. Hillside Way (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Normandy Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime1
3. Kirklea Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
5. Cresta View (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Spring Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairy Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Percy Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Doxford Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Bishops Wynd (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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