Crime in Hendon, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
3,868 crimes were recorded in Hendon, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 294.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hendon, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in Hendon, Sunderland
- About this data
3,868 crimes were recorded in Hendon, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 294.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,214 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hendon, Sunderland has the 71st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hendon, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,868 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 294.8 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 13,121 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hendon, Sunderland was highest in the year to July 2018 (6,606 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (3,868). Over the whole period it fell 41%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,868 | 294.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,449 | 339.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,047 | 384.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,987 | 380.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,041 | 384.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,573 | 348.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,241 | 399.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,947 | 453.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 6,606 | 503.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 389 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hendon, Sunderland over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+27%) and bicycle theft (+17%). The largest falls were in drugs (-40%) and burglary (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,214 | 92.5 | 2.70 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 688 | 52.4 | 3.42 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 441 | 33.6 | 4.06 | -0% |
| Public order | 295 | 22.5 | 3.38 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 287 | 21.9 | 3.23 | -19% |
| Other theft | 211 | 16.1 | 2.51 | -22% |
| Burglary | 180 | 13.7 | 3.88 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 137 | 10.4 | 2.12 | +14% |
| Drugs | 113 | 8.6 | 2.63 | -40% |
| Other crime | 97 | 7.4 | 3.50 | +4% |
| Robbery | 93 | 7.1 | 5.25 | +27% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 3.3 | 1.94 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 3.1 | 3.22 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 2.1 | 2.59 | +17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hendon, Sunderland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 1,214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (92.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hendon, Sunderland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 688 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hendon, Sunderland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 441 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hendon, Sunderland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hendon, Sunderland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hendon, Sunderland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hendon, Sunderland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hendon, Sunderland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hendon, Sunderland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hendon, Sunderland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hendon, Sunderland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hendon, Sunderland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hendon, Sunderland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hendon, Sunderland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hendon, Sunderland recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hendon, Sunderland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hendon, Sunderland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hendon, Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's | 852 | 91.2 | -69% |
| Millfield | 1,780 | 148.9 | -49% |
| Barnes | 562 | 54.6 | -81% |
| St Peter's | 1,443 | 125.5 | -57% |
| Ryhope | 1,049 | 79.4 | -73% |
| Southwick | 1,796 | 159.9 | -46% |
| Pallion | 1,296 | 91.8 | -69% |
| Silksworth | 994 | 95.3 | -68% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hendon, Sunderland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Derwent Street | 425 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 262 |
| On or near Parking Area | 240 |
| On or near Fawcett Street | 134 |
| On or near Holmeside | 125 |
| On or near West Street | 120 |
| On or near Prince Street | 117 |
| On or near Dun Cow Street | 109 |
| On or near King Street | 106 |
| On or near Waterloo Place | 106 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hendon, Sunderland over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,449 | 37.5% |
| Under investigation | 792 | 20.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 736 | 19.0% |
| Not recorded | 688 | 17.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 124 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 16 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Hendon, Sunderland has an estimated population of 13,121. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hendon, Sunderland sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hendon, Sunderland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.6% |
| Social rented homes | 39.3% |
| Private rented homes | 31.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 71.5% |
Is Hendon, Sunderland a safe place to live?
Hendon, Sunderland recorded 294.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hendon, Sunderland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (688).
Is crime in Hendon, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hendon, Sunderland was down 13% on the year before: 3,868 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,449 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hendon, Sunderland?
Hendon, Sunderland is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hendon, Sunderland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.