Crime in Sandhill: statistics, rates and trends
958 crimes were recorded in Sandhill in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (351), anti-social behaviour (169) and criminal damage and arson (145) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,484th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sandhill | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 958 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.4 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,599 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Sandhill of any year here (958 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 958 | 90.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,220 | 115.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,365 | 128.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,615 | 152.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,445 | 136.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,668 | 157.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,541 | 145.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,510 | 142.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,545 | 145.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94 |
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sandhill recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and other crime (70% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (60% below) and vehicle crime (49% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 38 to 45, while public order fell from 98 to 56 and other theft fell from 47 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 351 | 33.1 | 34.2 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 15.9 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 145 | 13.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 6.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 56 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Burglary | 45 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.6 | 2.1 | -25% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sandhill; the highest is Millfield (142.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnes, Sunderland (52.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's | 912 | 87.3 | -3% |
| St Chad's | 615 | 64.8 | -28% |
| Silksworth | 986 | 94.6 | +5% |
| Barnes | 536 | 52.0 | -42% |
| Pallion | 1,301 | 92.2 | +2% |
| Doxford | 719 | 59.2 | -35% |
| Millfield | 1,708 | 142.9 | +58% |
| St Michael's | 859 | 91.9 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Sandhill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Stirling Close | 39 |
| On or near Shaftoe Road | 28 |
| On or near Thorney Close Road | 28 |
| On or near Sandalwood Square | 27 |
| On or near Galashiels Square | 24 |
| On or near Strathmore Square | 22 |
| On or near Grindon Lane | 21 |
| On or near Taunton Square | 20 |
| On or near Thorndale Road | 20 |
Of the 789 crimes in Sandhill with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 169 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 262 | 33.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 254 | 32.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 239 | 30.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 8 | 1.0% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Sandhill has an estimated population of 10,599 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), more households without a car (39%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sandhill average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sandhill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sandhill a safe place to live?
Sandhill recorded 90.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,484th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Sandhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 351 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Sandhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandhill was down 21% on the year before: 958 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,220 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sandhill?
About 10,599 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sandhill?
Sandhill 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.