Crime Rate in Southwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southwick

The total recorded crimes in Southwick, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 168 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southwick crime rate of 7.06 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 Southwick, encompassing approximately 23,784 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (12.20% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (84.21% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Southwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • The Green with total crimes: 16
  • Pinewood Square with total crimes: 15

How safe is Southwick?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Southwick reported a higher crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1,863 crimes compared to 1,605. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southwick witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Southwick experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,730 crimes compared to 1,571. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southwick witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sunderland, Southwick has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Southwick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Southwick has recorded 168 crimes with crime rate of 7.06 ranking 3th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Southwick crimes were 1,863. The crime rate of Southwick in 2024 was 78.33 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southwick were around 1,730 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.74 (year) or 6.06 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwick)CrimesRank (Southwick)CrimesRank (Southwick)
Hendon416 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield265 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North128 82,062 32,072 3
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
Sandhill96 151,474 121,506 11
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

Southwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202522
March 202515
February 202513
January 20251
December 202414
November 202416
October 202419
September 202415
August 202431
July 202419
June 202442
May 202427

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 202417
October 20243
September 20247
August 202417
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 682 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202541
March 202544
February 202549
January 202553
December 202453
November 202444
October 202454
September 202447
August 202457
July 202429
June 2024104
May 202461

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202521
March 202520
February 202511
January 202519
December 202412
November 202418
October 20249
September 202414
August 202416
July 202415
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202510
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510
January 202515
December 20244
November 202415
October 202410
September 20247
August 202414
July 202414
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202519
March 202517
February 20254
January 202512
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 202419
August 202411
July 202416
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20254
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Southwick in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. The Green (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Pinewood Square (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Public order1
4. Scoresby Close (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Goschen Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Manx Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Emsworth Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Carley Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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