Crime Rate in Houghton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Houghton

The total recorded crimes in Houghton, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Houghton crime rate of 4.97 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 Houghton, encompassing approximately 21,749 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-7.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
Houghton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheler Street with total crimes: 15
  • Burn Promenade with total crimes: 6
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 5

How safe is Houghton?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Houghton reported a higher crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1,616 crimes compared to 1,605. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Houghton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Houghton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,645 crimes compared to 1,571. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Houghton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Houghton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Houghton has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 4.97 ranking 13th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Houghton crimes were 1,616. The crime rate of Houghton in 2024 was 74.30 (year) or 6.19 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Houghton were around 1,645 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.63 (year) or 6.30 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Houghton)CrimesRank (Houghton)CrimesRank (Houghton)
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
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
Copt Hill84 171,031 181,124 18
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

Houghton 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (49 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 202518
April 202522
March 202525
February 202511
January 202516
December 202413
November 202421
October 202420
September 202419
August 202449

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20258
April 20253
March 202510
February 20252
January 202510
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202538
May 202538
April 202548
March 202531
February 202534
January 202533
December 202424
November 202440
October 202436
September 202432
August 202433

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20257
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
January 202512
December 202415
November 202410
October 20248
September 202415
August 202414

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202515
May 202519
April 202516
March 202516
February 20256
January 202517
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

High Crime Locations Houghton in July 2025

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

1. Wheler Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Burn Promenade (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. The Broadway (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Sunrise Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leyburn Grove (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. A182 (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Ferrand Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Lulworth Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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