Crime in Copt Hill: statistics, rates and trends
906 crimes were recorded in Copt Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Copt Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Copt Hill
- Types of crime in Copt Hill
- Copt Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Copt Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Copt Hill
- Demographics of Copt Hill
- Questions about crime in Copt Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (266), anti-social behaviour (203) and burglary (103) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,166th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Copt Hill | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 906 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 12,688 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Copt Hill of any year here (906 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 906 | 71.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,006 | 79.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 980 | 77.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,063 | 83.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,103 | 86.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,428 | 112.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,616 | 127.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,337 | 105.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,351 | 106.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96 |
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
Compared with England and Wales, Copt Hill recorded notably more burglary (2.3 times the national rate) and other crime (57% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (80% below) and other theft (50% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 67 to 103, while shoplifting fell from 31 to 21 and criminal damage and arson fell from 123 to 91.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 21.0 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 203 | 16.0 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Burglary | 103 | 8.1 | 3.6 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Public order | 61 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 3.9 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Other crime | 42 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.7 | 8.5 | -32% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Copt Hill; the highest is Silksworth (94.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Washington East (54.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Copt Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | 1,121 | 73.8 | +3% |
| Hetton | 1,086 | 84.4 | +18% |
| Shiney Row | 811 | 72.0 | +1% |
| St Chad's | 615 | 64.8 | -9% |
| Doxford | 719 | 59.2 | -17% |
| Sandhill | 958 | 90.4 | +27% |
| Silksworth | 986 | 94.6 | +32% |
| Washington East | 714 | 54.9 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Copt Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hillside Way” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hillside Way | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Edlingham Court | 34 |
| On or near Milton Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Baker Street | 23 |
| On or near Byer Square | 21 |
| On or near Henry Street | 21 |
| On or near Waller Terrace | 21 |
| On or near Burdon Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Edward Street | 19 |
Of the 703 crimes in Copt Hill with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 203 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 328 | 46.7% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 174 | 24.8% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 171 | 24.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.9% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
Copt Hill has an estimated population of 12,688 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Copt Hill average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Copt Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Copt Hill a safe place to live?
Copt Hill recorded 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,166th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Copt Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (203).
Is crime in Copt Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Copt Hill was down 10% on the year before: 906 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,006 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Copt Hill?
About 12,688 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Copt Hill?
Copt Hill is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.