Crime Rate in St Chad's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Chad's

The total recorded crimes in St Chad's, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Chad's crime rate of 2.37 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 St Chad's, encompassing approximately 24,057 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
St Chad's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldenham Road with total crimes: 6
  • Allendale Road with total crimes: 4
  • Atlantis Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Chad's?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, St Chad's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 760 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Chad's recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, St Chad's had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 945 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Chad's recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sunderland, St Chad's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Chad's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Chad's has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 25th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total St Chad's crimes were 760. The crime rate of St Chad's in 2024 was 31.59 (year) or 2.63 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Chad's were around 945 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.28 (year) or 3.27 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Chad's)CrimesRank (St Chad's)CrimesRank (St Chad's)
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
Shiney Row76 201,154 161,142 17
Washington South86 16818 24767 25
Copt Hill84 171,031 181,124 18
Washington East83 19989 20988 19
St Michael's66 231,000 19933 21
Doxford75 22977 21853 22
Fulwell76 21935 22841 23
Barnes57 24893 23772 24

St Chad's 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202513
May 202518
April 202510
March 202514
February 202517
January 202512
December 202414
November 202420
October 20249
September 202418
August 202423

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
September 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 202512
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202512
April 202512
March 202510
February 202510
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 202418
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
August 20244

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations St Chad's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Chad's postcode area is presented below.

1. Aldenham Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Allendale Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Atlantis Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Amsterdam Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Arden Square (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Archer Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Abercorn Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Agar Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Arundel Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1

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