Fence Houses Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Fence Houses, a built-up area within Sunderland, reported a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, placing it 25% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks, though local conditions—such as its urban character and proximity to industrial zones—likely contribute to this position. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.5% of all incidents, followed by other theft and anti-social behaviour at 15.6% each. These patterns align with the area's profile as a densely populated, possibly working-class neighbourhood, where interpersonal conflicts and economic pressures may drive such incidents. Seasonal factors also played a role: the return to darker evenings in October, coupled with Halloween, may have influenced the timing of certain crimes. The area's overall crime rate is significantly lower than the UK average for property crimes, with shoplifting at 66% below the national figure. However, public order offences in Fence Houses are 53% above the UK average, suggesting a potential imbalance in local enforcement or community engagement strategies. This contrast between categories highlights the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the surge in public order crimes while maintaining the area's strong performance in reducing violence and property crime. The relatively low overall rate, combined with the specific trends observed, illustrates a community with generally effective crime prevention measures, though challenges remain in managing public order incidents.

October 2023 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences jumping 400% (from 1 to 5) and other theft rising 150% (from 2 to 5). These increases contrast sharply with a 75% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 4 to 1. The surge in public order crimes, now accounting for 15.6% of all incidents, stands out as a significant deviation from the UK average, which is 53% below the national rate for this category. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the most common category, comprising 37.5% of total incidents, though they are 15% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The 100% increase in burglary, from 0 to 1 incident, highlights a rare but notable shift in property crime patterns. These changes suggest a combination of seasonal factors—such as darker evenings and Halloween—and localised pressures for all trends. Residents may find the 400% spike in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a marked shift in community dynamics or policing priorities.

Fence Houses' crime rate in October 2023 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, an 11.1% decline from September's 6.8 per 1,000. This downward trend positions the area as one of the safer built-up zones within Sunderland, with crime levels consistently below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population size (5,335 residents). Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, a statistic that contextualises the exposure rate for local residents. This monthly exposure is lower than the average for comparable urban areas in the North East, where population density and economic factors often drive higher crime rates. The drop in the overall rate aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as October's shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in commercial zones may have dampened opportunities for certain crimes. However, the sharp rise in public order offences suggests that localised factors, such as community events or enforcement changes, could have influenced this particular category.