Crime in St Peter's, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
1,426 crimes were recorded in St Peter's, Sunderland in the 12 months to August 2026, 124.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Peter's, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in St Peter's, Sunderland
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (308), anti-social behaviour (302) and violence and sexual offences (287) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 768th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | St Peter's, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,426 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.1 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,494 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Peter's, Sunderland of any year here (1,426 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,426 | 124.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,500 | 130.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,542 | 134.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,747 | 152.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,556 | 135.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,839 | 160.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,494 | 130.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,745 | 151.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,754 | 152.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 106 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Peter's, Sunderland recorded notably more shoplifting (3.2 times the national rate), robbery (2.6 times the national rate) and burglary (81% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (39% below) and violence and sexual offences (27% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 24 to 41 and other crime rose from 32 to 42, while drugs fell from 40 to 23 and vehicle crime fell from 86 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 308 | 26.8 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 302 | 26.3 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 25.0 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 9.9 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 77 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Burglary | 74 | 6.4 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Other theft | 61 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -33% |
| Other crime | 42 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +31% |
| Robbery | 41 | 3.6 | 1.4 | +71% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -42% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Peter'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 Peter's, Sunderland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wearmouth Street” (246).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wearmouth Street | 246 |
| On or near Harbour View | 123 |
| On or near Dixon'S Square | 72 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 68 |
| On or near Brandling Street | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Portobello Lane | 42 |
| On or near Ravine Terrace | 33 |
| On or near Monk Street | 26 |
| On or near North Bridge Street | 26 |
Of the 1,124 crimes in St Peter's, Sunderland with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 302 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 523 | 46.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 287 | 25.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 241 | 21.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 8 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
St Peter's, Sunderland has an estimated population of 11,494 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (30%, against 22%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and fewer children (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Peter's, Sunderland average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Peter's, Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Peter's, Sunderland a safe place to live?
St Peter's, Sunderland recorded 124.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 768th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in St Peter's, Sunderland?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (302).
Is crime in St Peter's, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Peter's, Sunderland was down 5% on the year before: 1,426 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,500 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Peter's, Sunderland?
About 11,494 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Peter's, Sunderland?
St Peter'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.