Crime in St Peter's, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
1,443 crimes were recorded in St Peter's, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Peter's, Sunderland at a glance
- Crime trends in St Peter's, Sunderland
- Types of crime in St Peter's, Sunderland
- St Peter's, Sunderland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Peter's, Sunderland
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Peter's, Sunderland
- Population and deprivation in St Peter's, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in St Peter's, Sunderland
- About this data
1,443 crimes were recorded in St Peter's, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 325 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Peter's, Sunderland has the 751st highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Peter's, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,443 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 125.5 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,494 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Peter's, Sunderland was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,836 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,443). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 1,443 | 125.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,491 | 129.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,616 | 140.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,694 | 147.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,554 | 135.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,836 | 159.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,519 | 132.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,753 | 152.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,735 | 150.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 148 |
| April 2026 | 127 |
| March 2026 | 108 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 133 |
| November 2025 | 148 |
| October 2025 | 160 |
| September 2025 | 136 |
| August 2025 | 123 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Peter'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, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+38%) and shoplifting (+33%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-50%) and vehicle crime (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 325 | 28.3 | 3.41 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 294 | 25.6 | 1.67 | +24% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 25.0 | 0.73 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 10.0 | 1.48 | -14% |
| Burglary | 76 | 6.6 | 1.87 | -13% |
| Public order | 76 | 6.6 | 1.00 | -16% |
| Other theft | 66 | 5.7 | 0.90 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 5.0 | 1.01 | -39% |
| Other crime | 44 | 3.8 | 1.81 | +38% |
| Robbery | 44 | 3.8 | 2.83 | +144% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.2 | 0.67 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.1 | 1.37 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.16 | +62% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 0.41 | +14% |
Shoplifting in St Peter's, Sunderland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Peter's, Sunderland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in St Peter's, Sunderland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Peter's, Sunderland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Peter's, Sunderland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Peter's, Sunderland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Peter's, Sunderland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Peter's, Sunderland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Peter's, Sunderland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Peter's, Sunderland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 144% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Peter's, Sunderland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Peter's, Sunderland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Peter's, Sunderland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Peter's, Sunderland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Peter's, Sunderland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Peter'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 Peter's, Sunderland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wearmouth Street | 231 |
| On or near Harbour View | 125 |
| On or near Dixon'S Square | 75 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 71 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Portobello Lane | 46 |
| On or near Brandling Street | 45 |
| On or near Ravine Terrace | 34 |
| On or near Monk Street | 29 |
| On or near Back North Bridge Street | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Peter'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 | 543 | 37.6% |
| Not recorded | 294 | 20.4% |
| Under investigation | 289 | 20.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 239 | 16.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 0.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 8 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.2% |
St Peter's, Sunderland has an estimated population of 11,494. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Peter's, Sunderland sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Peter's, Sunderland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.6% |
Is St Peter's, Sunderland a safe place to live?
St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 125.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Peter's, Sunderland?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (294).
Is crime in St Peter's, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Peter's, Sunderland was down 3% on the year before: 1,443 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,491 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Peter's, Sunderland?
St Peter'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 Peter's, Sunderland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.