Crime in St Michael's, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
859 crimes were recorded in St Michael's, Sunderland in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Michael's, Sunderland at a glance
- Crime trends in St Michael's, Sunderland
- Types of crime in St Michael's, Sunderland
- St Michael's, Sunderland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Michael's, Sunderland
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Michael's, Sunderland
- Demographics of St Michael's, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in St Michael's, Sunderland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (265), shoplifting (136) and anti-social behaviour (100) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,441st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St Michael's, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 859 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.9 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,343 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Michael's, Sunderland of any year here (859 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 | 859 | 91.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 874 | 93.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 889 | 95.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 994 | 106.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 908 | 97.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,121 | 120.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,209 | 129.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,302 | 139.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,382 | 147.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Michael's, Sunderland recorded notably more shoplifting (72% above the national rate) and burglary (54% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (30% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 59 to 136 and burglary rose from 33 to 51, while vehicle crime fell from 99 to 44 and criminal damage and arson fell from 85 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 28.4 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 136 | 14.6 | 8.5 | +131% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 10.7 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 65 | 7.0 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Public order | 53 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 51 | 5.5 | 3.6 | +55% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -56% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Michael's, Sunderland; the highest is Hendon, Sunderland (296.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnes, Sunderland (52.0).
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in St Michael's, Sunderland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (164).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 164 |
| On or near Supermarket | 68 |
| On or near The Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Peel Street | 31 |
| On or near Hardgate Road | 29 |
| On or near Hereford Square | 29 |
| On or near Belvedere Road | 25 |
| On or near Halidon Road | 19 |
| On or near Toward Road | 16 |
| On or near Corby Gate | 15 |
Of the 759 crimes in St Michael's, Sunderland with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 100 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 317 | 41.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 216 | 28.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 190 | 25.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
St Michael's, Sunderland has an estimated population of 9,343 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (29%, against 22%), an older population (24%, against 19%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Michael's, Sunderland average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Michael's, Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Michael's, Sunderland a safe place to live?
St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,441st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in St Michael's, Sunderland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (136).
Is crime in St Michael's, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Michael's, Sunderland was down 2% on the year before: 859 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 874 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Michael's, Sunderland?
About 9,343 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Michael's, Sunderland?
St Michael's, Sunderland 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.