Crime Rate in Shiney Row: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shiney Row

The total recorded crimes in Shiney Row, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shiney Row crime rate of 4.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (17.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-48.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shiney Row Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Fletcher Crescent 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 areas in the Sunderland.

    • 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 areas in the Sunderland.

  • 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 July 2025 the Shiney Row has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 4.90 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shiney Row)CrimesRank (Shiney Row)CrimesRank (Shiney Row)
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
Sandhill111 111,474 121,506 11
Castle93 141,383 151,500 12
Washington West84 181,078 171,150 16
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

Shiney Row 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 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202528
May 202523
April 202529
March 202531
February 202520
January 202531
December 202429
November 202426
October 202433
September 202416
August 202432

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202525
May 202519
April 202515
March 202513
February 20257
January 202517
December 20247
November 202416
October 202413
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 202412
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 202510
February 20253
January 202511
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202511
April 202511
March 202517
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 202411
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20254
March 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 202412
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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 July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Fletcher Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ferndale Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Council Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Thirlmere Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Garden Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Allendale Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Medlar Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Washington Highway (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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