Crime in Hendon, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
3,894 crimes were recorded in Hendon, Sunderland in the 12 months to August 2026, 296.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hendon, Sunderland at a glance
- Crime trends in Hendon, Sunderland
- Types of crime in Hendon, Sunderland
- Hendon, Sunderland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hendon, Sunderland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hendon, Sunderland
- Demographics of Hendon, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in Hendon, Sunderland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,180), anti-social behaviour (726) and shoplifting (465) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 71st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hendon, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,894 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 296.8 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 13,121 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hendon, Sunderland of any year here (3,894 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,894 | 296.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,394 | 334.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,018 | 382.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,926 | 375.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,149 | 392.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,557 | 347.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,169 | 393.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,943 | 452.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 6,466 | 492.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 415 |
| July 2026 | 325 |
| June 2026 | 357 |
| May 2026 | 379 |
| April 2026 | 324 |
| March 2026 | 279 |
| February 2026 | 202 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| December 2025 | 368 |
| November 2025 | 368 |
| October 2025 | 405 |
| September 2025 | 350 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hendon, Sunderland recorded notably more robbery (4.5 times the national rate), shoplifting (4.2 times the national rate) and burglary (3.9 times the national rate). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 24 to 29, while drugs fell from 180 to 110 and violence and sexual offences fell from 1,500 to 1,180.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,180 | 89.9 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 726 | 55.3 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 465 | 35.4 | 8.5 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 303 | 23.1 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Public order | 302 | 23.0 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 210 | 16.0 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Burglary | 181 | 13.8 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 10.1 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Drugs | 110 | 8.4 | 3.3 | -39% |
| Other crime | 90 | 6.9 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Robbery | 81 | 6.2 | 1.4 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 3.0 | 1.0 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 2.2 | 0.8 | +21% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Hendon, Sunderland has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hendon, Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's | 859 | 91.9 | -69% |
| Millfield | 1,708 | 142.9 | -52% |
| Barnes | 536 | 52.0 | -82% |
| St Peter's | 1,426 | 124.1 | -58% |
| Ryhope | 1,001 | 75.8 | -74% |
| Southwick | 1,702 | 151.5 | -49% |
| Pallion | 1,301 | 92.2 | -69% |
| Silksworth | 986 | 94.6 | -68% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Hendon, Sunderland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Derwent Street” (446).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Derwent Street | 446 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 277 |
| On or near Parking Area | 238 |
| On or near Fawcett Street | 148 |
| On or near Holmeside | 140 |
| On or near West Street | 134 |
| On or near Prince Street | 115 |
| On or near Waterloo Place | 107 |
| On or near B1294 | 106 |
| On or near Dun Cow Street | 101 |
Of the 3,168 crimes in Hendon, Sunderland with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 726 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,403 | 44.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 851 | 26.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 735 | 23.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 96 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 21 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Hendon, Sunderland has an estimated population of 13,121 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (54%, against 23%), more social housing (39%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (7.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hendon, Sunderland average decile 1.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hendon, Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 54.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 39.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 71.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hendon, Sunderland a safe place to live?
Hendon, Sunderland recorded 296.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 71st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Hendon, Sunderland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,180 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (726).
Is crime in Hendon, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hendon, Sunderland was down 11% on the year before: 3,894 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,394 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hendon, Sunderland?
About 13,121 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hendon, Sunderland?
Hendon, Sunderland 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.