Crime Rate in Copt Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Copt Hill

The total recorded crimes in Copt Hill, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Copt Hill crime rate of 4.93 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-27.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Copt Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Way with total crimes: 9
  • Seaham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Moore Crescent South with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Sunderland.

    • 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 areas in the Sunderland.

  • 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 July 2025 the Copt Hill has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 4.93 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Copt Hill)CrimesRank (Copt Hill)CrimesRank (Copt Hill)
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
Castle93 141,383 151,500 12
Washington West84 181,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row76 201,154 161,142 17
Washington South86 16818 24767 25
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

Copt Hill 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 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 202517
April 202513
March 202516
February 202517
January 202514
December 20249
November 202429
October 20249
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202540
May 202520
April 202540
March 202535
February 202521
January 202529
December 202424
November 202416
October 202433
September 202421
August 202441

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 202410
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20252
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202514
April 202512
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 202418
October 202414
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Copt Hill in July 2025

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

1. Hillside Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Seaham Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Moore Crescent South (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Baker Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
5. Dene Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Lister Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairburn Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Normandy Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Waller Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Shakespeare Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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