Crime Rate in St Michael's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Michael's

The total recorded crimes in St Michael's, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michael's crime rate of 0.29 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 Michael's, encompassing approximately 228,068 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Belvedere Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hardgate Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is St Michael's?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, St Michael's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1000 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Michael's recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, St Michael's had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 933 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Michael's recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Michael's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Michael's has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 23th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total St Michael's crimes were 1,000. The crime rate of St Michael's in 2024 was 38.73 (year) or 3.23 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Michael's were around 933 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.14 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael'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 Chad's57 25760 25945 20
Doxford75 22977 21853 22
Fulwell76 21935 22841 23
Barnes57 24893 23772 24

St Michael'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 21 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 (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202514
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 202423

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202524
May 202529
April 202519
March 202524
February 202529
January 202516
December 202427
November 202423
October 202431
September 202421
August 202421

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20258
April 202511
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20258
March 202522
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 202413
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 20243
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 202514
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Michael's in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Belvedere Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hardgate Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Toward Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Avenue Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Azalea Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wenham Square (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Helvellyn Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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