Crime Rate in Hendon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hendon

The total recorded crimes in Hendon, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 321 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hendon crime rate of 2.86 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 Hendon, encompassing approximately 112,167 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (-18.03% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (140.00% increase)
Hendon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Derwent Street with total crimes: 42
  • Holmeside with total crimes: 17
  • B1294 with total crimes: 15

How safe is Hendon?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Hendon reported a higher crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 5,314 crimes compared to 1,605. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hendon witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hendon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sunderland average, with 5,009 crimes compared to 1,571. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hendon witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sunderland, Hendon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hendon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hendon has recorded 321 crimes with crime rate of 1.65 ranking 1th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Hendon crimes were 5,314. The crime rate of Hendon in 2024 was 10.94 (year) or 0.91 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hendon were around 5,009 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.49 (year) or 1.62 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)
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
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

Hendon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 122 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 62 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (122 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 135 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (121 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (81 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (127 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (74 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (125 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (66 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (130 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 103 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (202 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (154 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (136 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (102 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (107 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (80 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 326 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202518
January 202526
December 202424
November 202421
October 202431
September 202415
August 202435
July 202425
June 202464
May 202427
April 202428

A total of 1530 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025100
February 2025122
January 2025122
December 2024135
November 2024121
October 2024127
September 2024125
August 2024130
July 2024103
June 2024202
May 2024136
April 2024107

A total of 872 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202562
January 202551
December 202443
November 202481
October 202474
September 202466
August 202463
July 202468
June 2024154
May 2024102
April 202473

A total of 194 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202514
January 20258
December 202412
November 202425
October 202419
September 202418
August 202417
July 202411
June 202424
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202418
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 415 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202523
January 202530
December 202428
November 202426
October 202424
September 202446
August 202462
July 202434
June 202464
May 202428
April 202427

A total of 399 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202515
January 202531
December 202422
November 202432
October 202431
September 202423
August 202436
July 202424
June 202488
May 202434
April 202427

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20254
December 202412
November 202410
October 202422
September 20249
August 20249
July 202417
June 202426
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 314 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202518
December 202420
November 202421
October 202421
September 202428
August 202436
July 202424
June 202456
May 202432
April 202439

A total of 104 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 202414
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410
July 202412
June 202418
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 602 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202536
January 202534
December 202421
November 202440
October 202454
September 202429
August 202433
July 202451
June 2024102
May 202477
April 202480

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 202414
April 20244

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hendon in March 2025

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

1. Derwent Street (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Other crime2
Other theft2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Holmeside (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
3. B1294 (Map)
Total15
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other crime1
4. Prince Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fawcett Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Waterloo Place (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
8. West Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Dun Cow Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. King Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Public order1

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