Crime in St Anne's: statistics, rates and trends
948 crimes were recorded in St Anne's in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Anne's at a glance
- Crime trends in St Anne's
- Types of crime in St Anne's
- St Anne's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Anne's
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Anne's
- Population and deprivation in St Anne's
- Questions about crime in St Anne's
- About this data
948 crimes were recorded in St Anne's in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 310 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Anne's has the 1,474th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Anne's | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 948 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.8 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,443 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Anne's was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,970 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (948). Over the whole period it fell 52%, 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 | 948 | 90.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,261 | 120.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,344 | 128.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,439 | 137.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,432 | 137.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,679 | 160.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,508 | 144.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,591 | 152.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,970 | 188.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 93 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Anne's 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. The largest falls were in drugs (-58%) and burglary (-53%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 310 | 29.7 | 0.87 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 172 | 16.5 | 1.07 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 12.7 | 1.88 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 9.1 | 1.10 | -48% |
| Other crime | 59 | 5.6 | 2.68 | +9% |
| Public order | 58 | 5.6 | 0.84 | -29% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -33% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -53% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.2 | 0.45 | -38% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.6 | 1.21 | +112% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 0.89 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Anne's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Anne's recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Anne's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Anne's recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Anne's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Anne's recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Anne's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Anne's recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Anne's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Anne's recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Anne's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Anne's recorded 58 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 29% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Anne's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Anne's recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Anne's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Anne's recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Anne's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Anne's recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Anne's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Anne's recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Anne's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Anne's recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Anne's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Anne's recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Anne's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Anne's recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Anne's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Anne's.
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 St Anne's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glasbury Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 41 |
| On or near Hampstead Road | 37 |
| On or near Padgate Road | 34 |
| On or near Presthope Road | 28 |
| On or near Birchberry Close | 27 |
| On or near The Greenway | 24 |
| On or near Portchester Square | 23 |
| On or near Prestbury Road | 23 |
| On or near Grindon Lane | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Anne's 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 | 338 | 35.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 236 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 172 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 170 | 17.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 0.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
St Anne's has an estimated population of 10,443. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Anne's sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Anne's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.7% |
| Social rented homes | 40.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 70.7% |
Is St Anne's a safe place to live?
St Anne's recorded 90.8 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 St Anne's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (172).
Is crime in St Anne's going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Anne's was down 25% on the year before: 948 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,261 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Anne's?
St Anne's 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 St Anne's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.