Crime in Pallion: statistics, rates and trends
1,296 crimes were recorded in Pallion in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
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1,296 crimes were recorded in Pallion in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 467 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pallion has the 1,440th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pallion | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,296 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.8 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 14,116 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pallion was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,260 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,296). Over the whole period it fell 43%, 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 | 1,296 | 91.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,540 | 109.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,689 | 119.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,999 | 141.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,793 | 127.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,059 | 145.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,066 | 146.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,185 | 154.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,260 | 160.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 130 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pallion 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-54%) and burglary (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 467 | 33.1 | 0.97 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 11.1 | 0.73 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 153 | 10.8 | 1.31 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 | 9.6 | 1.42 | -13% |
| Public order | 93 | 6.6 | 0.99 | -21% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.0 | 0.78 | -30% |
| Other crime | 59 | 4.2 | 1.98 | +5% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.5 | 0.98 | -52% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 3.5 | 0.70 | -21% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.0 | 0.61 | -54% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.9 | 0.63 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 0.73 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.34 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pallion
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pallion recorded 467 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 36.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pallion
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pallion recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pallion
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pallion recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pallion
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pallion recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pallion
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pallion recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pallion
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pallion recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pallion
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pallion recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pallion
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pallion recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pallion
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pallion recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pallion
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pallion recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pallion
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pallion recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pallion
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pallion recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pallion
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pallion recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pallion
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pallion recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pallion, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pallion.
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 Pallion over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 128 |
| On or near Kayll Road | 101 |
| On or near Bexley Street | 59 |
| On or near The Broadway | 51 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Polebrook Road | 29 |
| On or near Poole Road | 28 |
| On or near Percival Street | 23 |
| On or near Priestman Court | 20 |
| On or near Felstead Crescent | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pallion 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 | 411 | 31.7% |
| Under investigation | 349 | 26.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 305 | 23.5% |
| Not recorded | 157 | 12.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 9 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Pallion has an estimated population of 14,116. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pallion sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pallion |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.0% |
| Social rented homes | 31.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.9% |
Is Pallion a safe place to live?
Pallion recorded 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Pallion?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 467 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Pallion going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pallion was down 16% on the year before: 1,296 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,540 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pallion?
Pallion 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 Pallion. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.