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 May 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michael's crime rate of 0.38 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Thornhill Park with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the St Michael's has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 0.62 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)
Hendon416 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield265 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North128 82,062 32,072 3
Southwick168 31,863 41,730 6
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
Barnes84 19893 23772 24
St Chad's63 25760 25945 20
Doxford77 23977 21853 22
Fulwell81 21935 22841 23
Washington South77 22818 24767 25

St Michael's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 202423
July 202410
June 202424
May 202418

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 202410
August 202410
July 202413
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20245

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20249
October 20243
September 202414
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202519
March 202524
February 202529
January 202516
December 202427
November 202423
October 202431
September 202421
August 202421
July 202421
June 202448
May 202419

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202522
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 202413
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Thornhill Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Azalea Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Stockton Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Belle Vue Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Birchfield Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Corby Gate (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hurstwood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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