Crime Rate in Pallion: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pallion

The total recorded crimes in Pallion, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pallion crime rate of 2.83 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 Pallion, encompassing approximately 36,420 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-35.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Pallion Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kayll Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bexley Street with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Pallion?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Pallion reported a higher crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1,860 crimes compared to 1,605. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pallion witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Pallion experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,872 crimes compared to 1,571. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pallion witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pallion Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pallion has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 2.83 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Pallion crimes were 1,860. The crime rate of Pallion in 2024 was 51.07 (year) or 4.26 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pallion were around 1,872 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.40 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pallion)CrimesRank (Pallion)CrimesRank (Pallion)
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
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

Pallion Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 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 (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 604 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202548
March 202547
February 202530
January 202552
December 202437
November 202442
October 202432
September 202449
August 202447
July 202463
June 202476
May 202450

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 202413
November 202415
October 202415
September 202416
August 202422
July 202413
June 202442
May 202418

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202522
March 202515
February 202514
January 20257
December 202413
November 202422
October 202427
September 202425
August 202427
July 202432
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202512
February 20254
January 20253
December 202411
November 202418
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410
July 20244
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 202511
January 20256
December 202412
November 20249
October 20246
September 202415
August 20246
July 202410
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 202416
October 202410
September 202416
August 202414
July 202418
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 202410
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 20247
November 202418
October 202421
September 202416
August 202417
July 20248
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 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
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

High Crime Locations Pallion in May 2025

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

1. Kayll Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs1
2. Bexley Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heath Square (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cortina Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Friar Square (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Felsham Square (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Moorland Square (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ancona Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Santorin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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