Crime Rate in Pallion: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pallion

The total recorded crimes in Pallion, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pallion crime rate of 3.40 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Pallion Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bexley Street with total crimes: 12
  • Moorland Square with total crimes: 6
  • St Luke'S Road 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 July 2025 the Pallion has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 3.40 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pallion)CrimesRank (Pallion)CrimesRank (Pallion)
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
St Peter's148 41,670 71,752 5
Ryhope119 81,762 61,571 9
St Anne's124 61,454 131,269 14
Houghton108 131,616 81,645 7
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

Pallion 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202510
April 202513
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
December 202413
November 202415
October 202415
September 202416
August 202422

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202541
May 202531
April 202548
March 202547
February 202530
January 202552
December 202437
November 202442
October 202432
September 202449
August 202447

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20258
April 202513
March 202512
February 20254
January 20253
December 202411
November 202418
October 20244
September 20247
August 202410

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

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 202511
January 20256
December 202412
November 20249
October 20246
September 202415
August 20246

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20255
April 202512
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 20247
November 202418
October 202421
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20242

High Crime Locations Pallion in July 2025

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

1. Bexley Street (Map)
Total12
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Moorland Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. St Luke'S Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Polebrook Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fordfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Felstead Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
7. Warennes Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary4
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Halesworth Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Poole Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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