Crime Rate in Redhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redhill

The total recorded crimes in Redhill, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redhill crime rate of 3.54 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 Redhill, encompassing approximately 39,881 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (28.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
Redhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kentucky Road with total crimes: 6
  • Rutherglen Road with total crimes: 6
  • Retford Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Redhill?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Redhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1582 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Redhill witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Redhill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,586 crimes compared to 1,571. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Redhill witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sunderland, Redhill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Redhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Redhill has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 6th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Redhill crimes were 1,582. The crime rate of Redhill in 2024 was 39.67 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Redhill were around 1,586 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.77 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redhill)CrimesRank (Redhill)CrimesRank (Redhill)
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
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
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

Redhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (21 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 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (45 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 681 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202546
March 202557
February 202534
January 202546
December 202453
November 202445
October 202441
September 202442
August 202449
July 202449
June 2024106
May 202454

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202513
February 20257
January 20254
December 20246
November 202412
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202514
February 202510
January 20259
December 202421
November 202445
October 202433
September 202421
August 202431
July 202425
June 202442
May 202424

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 253 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202519
March 202521
February 20258
January 202510
December 202419
November 202426
October 202431
September 202413
August 202414
July 202413
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 202418
September 20245
August 20249
July 202413
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Redhill in May 2025

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

1. Kentucky Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rutherglen Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Retford Road (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hylton Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Bradford Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Westerham Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Renfrew Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Barrow Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kingsway Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Westport Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2

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