Crime Rate in Sandhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandhill

The total recorded crimes in Sandhill, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandhill crime rate of 4.15 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Sandhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Galashiels Square with total crimes: 5
  • Galashiels Road with total crimes: 5
  • Taunton Square with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sandhill has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 4.15 ranking 13th 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.

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
Redhill125 51,582 101,586 8
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
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

Sandhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202518
January 202520
December 202420
November 202424
October 202431
September 202424
August 202451
July 202444
June 202462
May 202420
April 202423

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 526 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 202510
December 202417
November 202416
October 20249
September 202411
August 202425
July 202414
June 202438
May 20244
April 202412

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Sandhill in March 2025

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

1. Galashiels Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Galashiels Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Taunton Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Tyldesley Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Theme Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
6. Tynemouth Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Goodwood Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sefton Square (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Grindon Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Thorndale Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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