Crime Rate in Redhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redhill

The total recorded crimes in Redhill, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redhill crime rate of 2.76 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (3.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
Redhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutherglen Road with total crimes: 8
  • Raleigh Square with total crimes: 5
  • Ravenscourt Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Redhill has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 0.78 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redhill)CrimesRank (Redhill)CrimesRank (Redhill)
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
Houghton108 131,616 81,645 7
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

Redhill 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 55 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 (53 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202517
April 202518
March 202514
February 202510
January 20259
December 202421
November 202445
October 202433
September 202421
August 202431

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202553
May 202559
April 202546
March 202557
February 202534
January 202546
December 202453
November 202445
October 202441
September 202442
August 202449

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202528
April 202519
March 202521
February 20258
January 202510
December 202419
November 202426
October 202431
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20257
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 202418
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

High Crime Locations Redhill in July 2025

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

1. Rutherglen Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Raleigh Square (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Ravenscourt Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Riga Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kingsway Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Roedean Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Runnymede Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Rothbury Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. Robertson Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Kidderminster Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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