Crime Rate in Sandhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandhill

The total recorded crimes in Sandhill, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandhill crime rate of 4.06 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 Sandhill, encompassing approximately 23,642 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Sandhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goodwood Road with total crimes: 6
  • Somerset Square with total crimes: 5
  • Tilbury Gardens with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sandhill?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Sandhill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1474 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sandhill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Sandhill had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,506 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sandhill witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sandhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sandhill has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 15th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Sandhill crimes were 1,474. The crime rate of Sandhill in 2024 was 62.34 (year) or 5.20 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandhill were around 1,506 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.70 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandhill)CrimesRank (Sandhill)CrimesRank (Sandhill)
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
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
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

Sandhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202530
March 202513
February 202518
January 202520
December 202420
November 202424
October 202431
September 202424
August 202451
July 202444
June 202462
May 202420

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 566 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202534
March 202548
February 202538
January 202553
December 202442
November 202435
October 202420
September 202451
August 202443
July 202430
June 202476
May 202448

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 193 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202513
February 202514
January 202510
December 202417
November 202416
October 20249
September 202411
August 202425
July 202414
June 202438
May 20244

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sandhill in May 2025

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

1. Goodwood Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Somerset Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
3. Tilbury Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Thorney Close Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Sefton Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Galashiels Square (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Springbank Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Selkirk Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Twickenham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tyldesley Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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