Crime Rate in St Peter's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peter's

The total recorded crimes in St Peter's, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter'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 Peter's, encompassing approximately 393,143 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wearmouth Street with total crimes: 16
  • Harbour View with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

How safe is St Peter's?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, St Peter's reported a higher crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1,670 crimes compared to 1,605. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Peter's witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, St Peter's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,752 crimes compared to 1,571. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Peter's witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Peter's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Peter's has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 4th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total St Peter's crimes were 1,670. The crime rate of St Peter's in 2024 was 9.77 (year) or 0.81 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Peter's were around 1,752 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.22 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

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

St Peter'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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202534
May 202544
April 202528
March 202534
February 202523
January 202526
December 202436
November 202431
October 202426
September 202444
August 202429

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202516
May 20258
April 20255
March 202510
February 202521
January 20258
December 20248
November 202422
October 202412
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 245 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202517
May 202531
April 202526
March 202519
February 20259
January 202518
December 202425
November 202424
October 202432
September 202416
August 20245

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20256
April 20259
March 20258
February 20259
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202527
May 202528
April 202522
March 202512
February 202515
January 20257
December 202413
November 202421
October 202414
September 202417
August 202427

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20259
March 202516
February 202513
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 202411

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
September 20243
August 20243

High Crime Locations St Peter's in July 2025

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

1. Wearmouth Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. Harbour View (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
4. Monk Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
5. Portobello Lane (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Huddlestone Rise (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
7. Back North Bridge Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
8. Liberty Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
10. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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