Crime in Shiney Row: statistics, rates and trends
804 crimes were recorded in Shiney Row in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Shiney Row
- Questions about crime in Shiney Row
- About this data
804 crimes were recorded in Shiney Row in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 276 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shiney Row has the 2,166th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shiney Row | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 804 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,259 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shiney Row was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,531 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (804). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 804 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 953 | 84.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,077 | 95.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,150 | 102.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,099 | 97.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,380 | 122.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,531 | 136.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,255 | 111.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,226 | 108.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shiney Row 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+92%) and other crime (+23%). The largest falls were in burglary (-39%) and other theft (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 276 | 24.5 | 0.72 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 12.3 | 0.80 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 6.5 | 0.78 | +92% |
| Public order | 63 | 5.6 | 0.84 | -2% |
| Other crime | 48 | 4.3 | 2.02 | +23% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.6 | 1.03 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 3.6 | 0.72 | -30% |
| Other theft | 21 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -36% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.6 | 0.49 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -62% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -78% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shiney Row
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shiney Row recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 34.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shiney Row
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shiney Row recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shiney Row
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shiney Row recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shiney Row
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shiney Row recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shiney Row
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shiney Row recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shiney Row
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shiney Row recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shiney Row
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shiney Row recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shiney Row
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shiney Row recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shiney Row
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shiney Row recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shiney Row
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shiney Row recorded 18 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 10% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shiney Row
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shiney Row recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shiney Row
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shiney Row recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shiney Row
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shiney Row recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shiney Row
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shiney Row recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shiney Row, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shiney Row.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shiney Row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | 1,136 | 74.8 | +5% |
| Washington East | 748 | 57.5 | -19% |
| Copt Hill | 903 | 71.2 | -0% |
| Washington Central | 1,136 | 106.3 | +49% |
| St Chad's | 616 | 64.9 | -9% |
| Sandhill | 945 | 89.2 | +25% |
| Washington South | 672 | 70.5 | -1% |
| St Anne's | 948 | 90.8 | +27% |
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 Shiney Row over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 128 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Thirlmere Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Galashiels Grove | 22 |
| On or near Hunter Street | 20 |
| On or near Fletcher Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Allendale Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Mill Pit | 17 |
| On or near Philadelphia Lane | 17 |
| On or near The Cove | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shiney Row 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 | 274 | 34.1% |
| Under investigation | 184 | 22.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 176 | 21.9% |
| Not recorded | 139 | 17.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.1% |
Shiney Row has an estimated population of 11,259. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shiney Row sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shiney Row |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.4% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.4% |
Is Shiney Row a safe place to live?
Shiney Row recorded 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Shiney Row?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (139).
Is crime in Shiney Row going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shiney Row was down 16% on the year before: 804 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 953 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shiney Row?
Shiney Row 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 Shiney Row. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.