Crime in Shiney Row: statistics, rates and trends
811 crimes were recorded in Shiney Row in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shiney Row at a glance
- Crime trends in Shiney Row
- Types of crime in Shiney Row
- Shiney Row compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shiney Row
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shiney Row
- Demographics of Shiney Row
- Questions about crime in Shiney Row
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (268), anti-social behaviour (136) and shoplifting (90) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,144th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Shiney Row | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 811 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.0 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,259 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Shiney Row of any year here (811 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 811 | 72.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 941 | 83.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,066 | 94.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,161 | 103.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,076 | 95.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,343 | 119.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,568 | 139.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,265 | 112.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,218 | 108.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shiney Row recorded notably more other crime (89% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (30% below) and vehicle crime (27% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 36 to 90, while criminal damage and arson fell from 118 to 79 and burglary fell from 62 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 23.8 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 12.1 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 8.0 | 8.5 | +150% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Public order | 62 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other crime | 45 | 4.0 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shiney Row; the highest is Washington Central (104.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Washington East (54.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shiney Row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | 1,121 | 73.8 | +2% |
| Washington East | 714 | 54.9 | -24% |
| Copt Hill | 906 | 71.4 | -1% |
| Washington Central | 1,120 | 104.8 | +45% |
| St Chad's | 615 | 64.8 | -10% |
| Sandhill | 958 | 90.4 | +25% |
| Washington South | 640 | 67.1 | -7% |
| St Anne's | 912 | 87.3 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Shiney Row over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (134).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 134 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Thirlmere Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Galashiels Grove | 20 |
| On or near St Aidan'S Terrace | 18 |
| On or near Allendale Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Barnwell View | 17 |
| On or near Fletcher Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Philadelphia Lane | 16 |
| On or near The Cove | 15 |
Of the 675 crimes in Shiney Row with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 136 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 275 | 40.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 205 | 30.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 166 | 24.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 1.0% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.1% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Shiney Row has an estimated population of 11,259 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shiney Row average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shiney Row | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Shiney Row a safe place to live?
Shiney Row recorded 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,144th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Shiney Row?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (136).
Is crime in Shiney Row going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shiney Row was down 14% on the year before: 811 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 941 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shiney Row?
About 11,259 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shiney Row?
Shiney Row 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.