Crime Rate in Hendon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hendon

The total recorded crimes in Hendon, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 416 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hendon crime rate of 3.71 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (157) incidents (36.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)
Hendon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Derwent Street with total crimes: 39
  • Prince Street with total crimes: 25
  • Holmeside with total crimes: 17

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 areas in the Sunderland.

    • 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 areas in the Sunderland.

  • 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 May 2025 the Hendon has recorded 416 crimes with crime rate of 3.71 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hendon)CrimesRank (Hendon)CrimesRank (Hendon)
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
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

Hendon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (157 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (115 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202521
March 202511
February 20258
January 202518
December 202420
November 202421
October 202421
September 202428
August 202436
July 202424

A total of 416 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202528
March 202545
February 202536
January 202534
December 202421
November 202440
October 202454
September 202429
August 202433
July 202451

A total of 348 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202525
March 202523
February 202523
January 202530
December 202428
November 202426
October 202424
September 202446
August 202462
July 202434

A total of 666 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202563
March 202535
February 202562
January 202551
December 202443
November 202481
October 202474
September 202466
August 202463
July 202468

A total of 1357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025157
April 2025115
March 2025100
February 2025122
January 2025122
December 2024135
November 2024121
October 2024127
September 2024125
August 2024130
July 2024103

A total of 258 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202521
March 202512
February 202518
January 202526
December 202424
November 202421
October 202431
September 202415
August 202435
July 202425

A total of 306 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202529
March 202536
February 202515
January 202531
December 202422
November 202432
October 202431
September 202423
August 202436
July 202424

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 176 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202519
February 202514
January 20258
December 202412
November 202425
October 202419
September 202418
August 202417
July 202411

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202510
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 202414
October 20247
September 20245
August 202410
July 202412

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 202511
January 20254
December 202412
November 202410
October 202422
September 20249
August 20249
July 202417

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Hendon in May 2025

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

1. Derwent Street (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Prince Street (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Holmeside (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Waterloo Place (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
5. West Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Borough Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. B1294 (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. South Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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