Crime in Redhill, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
1,157 crimes were recorded in Redhill, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Redhill, Sunderland at a glance
- Crime trends in Redhill, Sunderland
- Types of crime in Redhill, Sunderland
- Redhill, Sunderland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Redhill, Sunderland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Redhill, Sunderland
- Population and deprivation in Redhill, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in Redhill, Sunderland
- About this data
1,157 crimes were recorded in Redhill, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 455 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Redhill, Sunderland has the 1,268th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Redhill, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,157 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.7 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,718 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Redhill, Sunderland was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,003 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,157). Over the whole period it fell 42%, 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 | 1,157 | 98.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,416 | 120.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,551 | 132.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,547 | 132.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,701 | 145.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,638 | 139.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,591 | 135.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,746 | 149.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,003 | 170.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 110 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 93 |
| November 2025 | 131 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
| August 2025 | 109 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Redhill, 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+54%) and burglary (+51%). The largest falls were in other theft (-44%) and anti-social behaviour (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 455 | 38.8 | 1.13 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 199 | 17.0 | 2.50 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 12.1 | 0.79 | -42% |
| Public order | 75 | 6.4 | 0.96 | -26% |
| Other crime | 70 | 6.0 | 2.83 | +15% |
| Burglary | 62 | 5.3 | 1.50 | +51% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 4.9 | 0.99 | +54% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -44% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.6 | 0.50 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.3 | 1.32 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +33% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Redhill, Sunderland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 455 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Redhill, Sunderland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Redhill, Sunderland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Redhill, Sunderland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Redhill, Sunderland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Redhill, Sunderland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Redhill, Sunderland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Redhill, Sunderland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Redhill, Sunderland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Redhill, Sunderland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Redhill, Sunderland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Redhill, Sunderland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Redhill, Sunderland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Redhill, Sunderland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Redhill, Sunderland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Redhill, Sunderland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Redhill, Sunderland.
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 Redhill, Sunderland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kildare Square | 54 |
| On or near Westport Close | 36 |
| On or near Kidderminster Road | 35 |
| On or near Kingsway Road | 35 |
| On or near Raleigh Square | 34 |
| On or near Roedean Road | 31 |
| On or near Rutherford Road | 27 |
| On or near Hylton Lane | 22 |
| On or near Kentucky Road | 22 |
| On or near Ramillies Square | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Redhill, 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 | 381 | 32.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 308 | 26.6% |
| Under investigation | 293 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 142 | 12.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.3% |
Redhill, Sunderland has an estimated population of 11,718. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Redhill, Sunderland sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Redhill, Sunderland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.4% |
| Social rented homes | 45.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 74.7% |
Is Redhill, Sunderland a safe place to live?
Redhill, Sunderland recorded 98.7 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 Redhill, Sunderland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 455 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (199).
Is crime in Redhill, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redhill, Sunderland was down 18% on the year before: 1,157 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,416 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Redhill, Sunderland?
Redhill, 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 Redhill, Sunderland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.