Crime Rate in Shiney Row: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shiney Row

The total recorded crimes in Shiney Row, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shiney Row crime rate of 5.61 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 Shiney Row, encompassing approximately 15,498 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Shiney Row Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Golf Course Road with total crimes: 4
  • Council Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shiney Row?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Shiney Row demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1154 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shiney Row recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shiney Row had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,142 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shiney Row recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shiney Row Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shiney Row has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 5.61 ranking 18th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Shiney Row crimes were 1,154. The crime rate of Shiney Row in 2024 was 74.46 (year) or 6.20 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shiney Row were around 1,142 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.68 (year) or 6.14 (month) ranking 17 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
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
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

Shiney Row Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202520
January 202531
December 202429
November 202426
October 202433
September 202416
August 202432
July 202427
June 202472
May 202426
April 202423

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 202411
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202416
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 202511
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 202412
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202517
December 20247
November 202416
October 202413
September 20247
August 202415
July 202429
June 202450
May 202425
April 202412

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 202412
September 20247
August 202414
July 202412
June 202422
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Shiney Row in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Golf Course Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Council Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. The Cove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Tynedale Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Mill Pit (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hunter Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Weardale Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Philadelphia Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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