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 May 2025 are around 149 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Harelaw Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the St Peter's has recorded 149 crimes with crime rate of 0.68 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter'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
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
St Michael's86 181,000 19933 21
Barnes84 19893 23772 24
St Chad's63 25760 25945 20
Doxford77 23977 21853 22
Fulwell81 21935 22841 23
Washington South77 22818 24767 25

St Peter's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202516
February 202513
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 202411
July 202413
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202510
February 202521
January 20258
December 20248
November 202422
October 202412
September 20247
August 20248
July 20246
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 347 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202526
March 202519
February 20259
January 202518
December 202425
November 202424
October 202432
September 202416
August 20245
July 202446
June 202474
May 202422

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202528
March 202534
February 202523
January 202526
December 202436
November 202431
October 202426
September 202444
August 202429
July 202437
June 202460
May 202435

A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202522
March 202512
February 202515
January 20257
December 202413
November 202421
October 202414
September 202417
August 202427
July 202434
June 202450
May 202426

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 202412
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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

High Crime Locations St Peter's in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
2. Harelaw Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wearmouth Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harbour View (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Horatio Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Portobello Lane (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dixon'S Square (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Park Gate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Roker Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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