Crime Rate in Copt Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Copt Hill

The total recorded crimes in Copt Hill, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Copt Hill crime rate of 4.40 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Copt Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Way with total crimes: 6
  • Nesham Place with total crimes: 4
  • Mount Pleasant 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 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 May 2025 the Copt Hill has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 4.40 ranking 24th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Copt Hill)CrimesRank (Copt Hill)CrimesRank (Copt Hill)
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
Castle163 41,383 151,500 12
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
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

Copt Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202516
February 202517
January 202514
December 20249
November 202429
October 20249
September 202413
August 202412
July 202414
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 202418
October 202414
September 202412
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243
July 202411
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202540
March 202535
February 202521
January 202529
December 202424
November 202416
October 202433
September 202421
August 202441
July 202418
June 202456
May 202427

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 202410
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245
July 202414
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Copt Hill in May 2025

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

1. Hillside Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Nesham Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
4. Queensway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Moore Crescent South (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kirklea Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kingsway (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Martindale Park (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Waller Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Marlowe Place (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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