Crime in Pallion: statistics, rates and trends
1,301 crimes were recorded in Pallion in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (453), shoplifting (177) and anti-social behaviour (171) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,434th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Pallion | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,301 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.2 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 14,116 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Pallion of any year here (1,301 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,301 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,506 | 106.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,691 | 119.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,955 | 138.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,872 | 132.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,997 | 141.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,053 | 145.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,219 | 157.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,203 | 156.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 135 |
| July 2026 | 149 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 149 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pallion recorded notably more other crime (71% above the national rate), shoplifting (48% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (44% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (44% below) and vehicle crime (36% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 122 to 177, while drugs fell from 62 to 26 and burglary fell from 100 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 453 | 32.1 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 177 | 12.5 | 8.5 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 | 12.1 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 9.7 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Public order | 94 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -37% |
| Other crime | 51 | 3.6 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pallion; the highest is Southwick, Sunderland (151.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnes, Sunderland (52.0).
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Pallion over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (151).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 151 |
| On or near Kayll Road | 109 |
| On or near The Broadway | 52 |
| On or near Bexley Street | 51 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Polebrook Road | 26 |
| On or near Poole Road | 24 |
| On or near Kimberley Street | 22 |
| On or near Percival Street | 22 |
| On or near Priestman Court | 19 |
Of the 1,130 crimes in Pallion with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 171 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 398 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 339 | 30.0% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 327 | 28.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 9 | 0.8% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
Pallion has an estimated population of 14,116 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), more households without a car (37%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pallion average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pallion | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Pallion a safe place to live?
Pallion recorded 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,434th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Pallion?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 453 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (177).
Is crime in Pallion going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pallion was down 14% on the year before: 1,301 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,506 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pallion?
About 14,116 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pallion?
Pallion 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.