Crime in Redhill, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
1,130 crimes were recorded in Redhill, Sunderland in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Redhill, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in Redhill, Sunderland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (437), criminal damage and arson (187) and anti-social behaviour (149) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,333rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Redhill, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,130 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.4 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,718 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Redhill, Sunderland of any year here (1,130 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,130 | 96.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,401 | 119.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,549 | 132.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,494 | 127.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,721 | 146.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,649 | 140.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,626 | 138.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,707 | 145.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,946 | 166.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Redhill, Sunderland recorded notably more other crime (2.8 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.4 times the national rate) and burglary (44% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (48% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 32 to 58 and burglary rose from 42 to 60, while other theft fell from 68 to 39 and anti-social behaviour fell from 222 to 149.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 437 | 37.3 | 34.2 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 187 | 16.0 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 12.7 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Public order | 77 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other crime | 70 | 6.0 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Burglary | 60 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 4.9 | 5.0 | +81% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -43% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Redhill, Sunderland; the highest is Southwick, Sunderland (151.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnes, Sunderland (52.0).
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Redhill, Sunderland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kildare Square” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kildare Square | 48 |
| On or near Westport Close | 37 |
| On or near Kingsway Road | 36 |
| On or near Kidderminster Road | 34 |
| On or near Raleigh Square | 33 |
| On or near Roedean Road | 29 |
| On or near Rutherford Road | 28 |
| On or near Hylton Lane | 23 |
| On or near Ramillies Square | 23 |
| On or near Reeth Road | 22 |
Of the 981 crimes in Redhill, Sunderland with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 149 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 350 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 315 | 32.1% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 283 | 28.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.2% | 5.2% |
Redhill, Sunderland has an estimated population of 11,718 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (46%, against 17%), more households without a car (41%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redhill, Sunderland average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Redhill, Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 15.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 45.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 74.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Redhill, Sunderland a safe place to live?
Redhill, Sunderland recorded 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,333rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Redhill, Sunderland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 437 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (187).
Is crime in Redhill, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redhill, Sunderland was down 19% on the year before: 1,130 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,401 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redhill, Sunderland?
About 11,718 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redhill, Sunderland?
Redhill, 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.