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 March 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's crime rate of 0.31 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (47.83% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wearmouth Street with total crimes: 16
  • Beatrice Street with total crimes: 6
  • Harbour View with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Peter's has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 7th 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.

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
Southwick136 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion128 41,860 51,872 4
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

St Peter's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (74 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202513
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 202411
July 202413
June 202426
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 307 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20259
January 202518
December 202425
November 202424
October 202432
September 202416
August 20245
July 202446
June 202474
May 202422
April 202417

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 202412
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202523
January 202526
December 202436
November 202431
October 202426
September 202444
August 202429
July 202437
June 202460
May 202435
April 202427

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202426
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202424
May 20245
April 202412

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202521
January 20258
December 20248
November 202422
October 202412
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 202416
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
April 20244

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 20257
December 202413
November 202421
October 202414
September 202417
August 202427
July 202434
June 202450
May 202426
April 202424

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations St Peter's in March 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 behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beatrice Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Harbour View (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Street North (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
6. Side Cliff Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Roker Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Portobello Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1
9. Promotion Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Ravine Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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