Crime Rate in Southwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southwick

The total recorded crimes in Southwick, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southwick crime rate of 5.72 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-10.20% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
Southwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Pinewood Square with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Southwick has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 0.76 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.

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
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
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

Southwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 20251
December 202414
November 202416
October 202419
September 202415
August 202431
July 202419
June 202442
May 202427
April 202434

A total of 173 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 640 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202549
January 202553
December 202453
November 202444
October 202454
September 202447
August 202457
July 202429
June 2024104
May 202461
April 202445

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 202417
October 20243
September 20247
August 202417
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424
May 20244
April 202412

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20254
January 202512
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 202419
August 202411
July 202416
June 202424
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 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
April 20242

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Southwick in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Pinewood Square (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
4. Keir Hardie Way (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Norton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. A1018 (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wentbridge (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lord Gort Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Edward Burdis Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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