Crime in St Michael's, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
852 crimes were recorded in St Michael's, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Michael's, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in St Michael's, Sunderland
- About this data
852 crimes were recorded in St Michael's, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 275 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Michael's, Sunderland has the 1,459th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Michael's, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 852 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.2 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,343 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Michael's, Sunderland was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,405 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (852). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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 | 852 | 91.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 897 | 96.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 877 | 93.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,005 | 107.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 872 | 93.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,171 | 125.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,198 | 128.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,307 | 139.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,405 | 150.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Michael's, Sunderland 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 shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+117%) and burglary (+34%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-55%) and drugs (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 29.4 | 0.86 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 128 | 13.7 | 1.65 | +117% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 11.1 | 0.73 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 7.6 | 1.12 | -21% |
| Other theft | 59 | 6.3 | 0.99 | -31% |
| Public order | 55 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -4% |
| Burglary | 47 | 5.0 | 1.42 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 4.8 | 0.98 | -55% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.5 | 1.17 | +5% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.6 | 0.49 | -55% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.5 | 1.11 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.77 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.52 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Michael's, Sunderland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Michael's, Sunderland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Michael's, Sunderland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Michael's, Sunderland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Michael's, Sunderland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Michael's, Sunderland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Michael's, Sunderland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Michael's, Sunderland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Michael's, Sunderland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Michael's, Sunderland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 15 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 55% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Michael's, Sunderland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Michael's, Sunderland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Michael's, Sunderland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Michael's, Sunderland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Michael's, Sunderland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Michael's, Sunderland.
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 Michael's, Sunderland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 150 |
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near The Avenue | 46 |
| On or near Peel Street | 33 |
| On or near Hardgate Road | 30 |
| On or near Hereford Square | 26 |
| On or near Belvedere Road | 25 |
| On or near Toward Road | 24 |
| On or near Halidon Road | 22 |
| On or near Corby Gate | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Michael's, Sunderland 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 | 305 | 35.8% |
| Under investigation | 224 | 26.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 184 | 21.6% |
| Not recorded | 104 | 12.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% |
St Michael's, Sunderland has an estimated population of 9,343. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Michael's, Sunderland sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Michael's, Sunderland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is St Michael's, Sunderland a safe place to live?
St Michael's, Sunderland recorded 91.2 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 Michael's, Sunderland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (128).
Is crime in St Michael's, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Michael's, Sunderland was down 5% on the year before: 852 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 897 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Michael's, Sunderland?
St Michael's, Sunderland 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 Michael's, Sunderland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.