Crime Rate in Sandhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandhill

The total recorded crimes in Sandhill, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandhill crime rate of 4.69 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
Sandhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sefton Square with total crimes: 6
  • Theme Road with total crimes: 6
  • Thorne Square 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 July 2025 the Sandhill has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 4.69 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandhill)CrimesRank (Sandhill)CrimesRank (Sandhill)
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
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
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

Sandhill 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 52 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 512 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202548
May 202548
April 202534
March 202548
February 202538
January 202553
December 202442
November 202435
October 202420
September 202451
August 202443

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202521
April 202530
March 202513
February 202518
January 202520
December 202420
November 202424
October 202431
September 202424
August 202451

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 20257
April 202514
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 173 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202525
May 20258
April 202514
March 202513
February 202514
January 202510
December 202417
November 202416
October 20249
September 202411
August 202425

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

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
August 20246

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Sandhill in July 2025

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

1. Sefton Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Theme Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
3. Thorne Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Sackville Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Toronto Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Galashiels Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Lanark Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Selkirk Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Grindon Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Taunton Square (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1

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