Crime Rate in Houghton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Houghton

The total recorded crimes in Houghton, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Houghton crime rate of 5.43 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
Houghton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheler Street with total crimes: 10
  • Railway Cottages with total crimes: 6
  • Greenmount 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Houghton has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 5.43 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)
Hendon321 15,314 15,009 1
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
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

Houghton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 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 (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 202512
December 202415
November 202410
October 20248
September 202415
August 202414
July 202415
June 202428
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202534
January 202533
December 202424
November 202440
October 202436
September 202432
August 202433
July 202439
June 202456
May 202439
April 202428

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 20249
August 202413
July 202410
June 202440
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 202415
June 202414
May 20245
April 202411

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202511
January 202516
December 202413
November 202421
October 202420
September 202419
August 202449
July 202443
June 202452
May 202427
April 202421

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20252
January 202510
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 202411
August 202410
July 202416
June 202416
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 202416
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20256
January 202517
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 202417
June 202414
May 20247
April 202412

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
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Houghton in March 2025

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

1. Wheler Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. Railway Cottages (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Greenmount (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. St Andrews (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Broadway (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
6. Sunrise Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Leyburn Grove (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sidings Place (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2

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