Crime Rate in Redhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redhill

The total recorded crimes in Redhill, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redhill crime rate of 3.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (67.65% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Redhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Raleigh Road with total crimes: 13
  • Westport Close with total crimes: 6
  • Rishton Square 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Redhill has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 0.50 ranking 5th 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.

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
Ryhope124 61,762 61,571 9
Houghton118 81,616 81,645 7
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

Redhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 629 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

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

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 20259
December 202421
November 202445
October 202433
September 202421
August 202431
July 202425
June 202442
May 202424
April 202416

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 214 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20258
January 202510
December 202419
November 202426
October 202431
September 202413
August 202414
July 202413
June 202436
May 202415
April 20248

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 202418
September 20245
August 20249
July 202413
June 202418
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Redhill in March 2025

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

1. Raleigh Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Westport Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Rishton Square (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Ramillies Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Hylton Lane (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Grasmoor View (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bradshaw Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Kentucky Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Belgrade Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rennie Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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