Crime in St Chad's: statistics, rates and trends
616 crimes were recorded in St Chad's in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Chad's at a glance
- Crime trends in St Chad's
- Types of crime in St Chad's
- St Chad's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Chad's
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Chad's
- Population and deprivation in St Chad's
- Questions about crime in St Chad's
- About this data
616 crimes were recorded in St Chad's in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 200 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Chad's has the 2,432nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Chad's | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 616 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.9 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,491 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Chad's was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,073 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (595). Over the whole period it fell 42%, 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 | 616 | 64.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 595 | 62.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 810 | 85.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 878 | 92.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,002 | 105.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,030 | 108.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,073 | 113.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 962 | 101.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,069 | 112.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Chad'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 other crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+35%) and burglary (+24%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 21.1 | 0.62 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 10.9 | 0.71 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 6.8 | 1.01 | +3% |
| Public order | 54 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 5.7 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.3 | 0.92 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 3.2 | 0.64 | +15% |
| Other crime | 29 | 3.1 | 1.45 | +16% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.5 | 0.40 | +0% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.55 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Chad's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Chad's recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 32.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Chad's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Chad's recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Chad's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Chad's recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Chad's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Chad's recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Chad's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Chad's recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Chad's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Chad's recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Chad's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Chad's recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Chad's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Chad's recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Chad's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Chad's recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Chad's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Chad's recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Chad's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Chad's recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Chad's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Chad's recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Chad's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Chad's recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Chad's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Chad's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Chad's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhill | 945 | 89.2 | +37% |
| Silksworth | 994 | 95.3 | +47% |
| Doxford | 711 | 58.5 | -10% |
| St Anne's | 948 | 90.8 | +40% |
| Barnes | 562 | 54.6 | -16% |
| Pallion | 1,296 | 91.8 | +41% |
| St Michael's | 852 | 91.2 | +41% |
| Shiney Row | 804 | 71.4 | +10% |
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 Chad's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Amsterdam Road | 58 |
| On or near Allendale Road | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Meadow Drive | 24 |
| On or near Alnwick Road | 21 |
| On or near Park Lea | 16 |
| On or near Appleby Square | 14 |
| On or near Ashdown Road | 14 |
| On or near Abercorn Road | 13 |
| On or near Amara Square | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Chad'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 | 217 | 35.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 138 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 16.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
St Chad's has an estimated population of 9,491. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Chad's sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Chad's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.3% |
| Social rented homes | 32.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 42.4% |
Is St Chad's a safe place to live?
St Chad's recorded 64.9 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 St Chad's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in St Chad's going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Chad's was up 4% on the year before: 616 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 595 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Chad's?
St Chad'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 Chad's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.