Fence Houses Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 5,335 residents, 69 crimes reported in July 2024 equates to 12.9 crimes per 1,000 people—a rate 53.6% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This built-up area within Sunderland experiences a crime profile shaped by its proximity to urban amenities and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 26.1% of all crimes, followed by other theft (15.9%) and anti-social behaviour (15.9%). The surge in violent crime may be linked to the summer season, when increased foot traffic from tourism and festivals could heighten interactions in public spaces. July, a month marked by school holidays and outdoor events, often sees shifts in crime patterns, with property crimes like burglary (1.5 per 1,000) and criminal damage (1.9 per 1,000) high compared to UK averages. These figures suggest that while the area is not isolated from broader trends, its specific context—including transient populations or local economic factors—may amplify certain types of crime. The data also highlights a stark contrast between property-related offences and public order crimes, which were 38% below the UK average. This discrepancy could reflect differences in policing focus, community engagement, or the nature of local social dynamics. As the summer progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to understanding whether these patterns persist or shift with changing environmental and demographic conditions.

July 2024 saw a 350% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 4 to 18 incidents—a jump that far outpaces the UK average for this category, which is 19% above the national norm. Other theft also surged by 120%, with 11 reported cases, placing this category 256% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This sharp rise may be tied to the summer season, when unattended belongings in public spaces or increased retail activity could create opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Conversely, public order offences fell by 60% compared to June, aligning with a UK average that is 38% below the national rate. This decline could reflect effective policing during peak hours or reduced alcohol-related incidents linked to local event management. The category of burglary, at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, is 384% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in property security that may warrant targeted interventions. Shoplifting—a category typically associated with retail hubs—rose by 100%, from 0 to 2 incidents, though it remains 41% below the UK average. This anomaly could indicate a shift in criminal focus or improved reporting mechanisms. Residents may find the 12.9 crime rate particularly concerning, as it is more than double the UK average and highlights a need for community-based crime prevention strategies.

The crime rate in Fence Houses rose from 10.1 per 1,000 in June 2024 to 12.9 per 1,000 in July, a 27.8% increase. This means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 77 residents—a figure that, while locally specific, underscores the density of incidents in a relatively small population. On a daily basis, Fence Houses experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a rate that, while not uncommon for urban areas, is higher than the UK average when scaled to its population. The comparison to the UK average reveals a stark divergence in certain categories: for example, anti-social behaviour in Fence Houses is 45% above the UK average, which could be attributed to the area's built-up nature and potential challenges in managing public spaces. Meanwhile, public order offences fell below the UK average by 38%, suggesting that local policing efforts or environmental factors—such as the timing of festivals or the presence of community initiatives—may be influencing these outcomes. For residents, the 1-in-77 monthly exposure rate serves as a tangible reminder of the frequency of crime in their daily lives, even if the overall rate does not exceed that of larger urban centres. This comparison highlights the importance of localized strategies that address the unique challenges of Fence Houses, rather than relying solely on national benchmarks.