Fence Houses Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 100 residents in Fence Houses, one crime was reported in June 2024 — a rate of 10.1 per 1,000 people, placing the area 23.2% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a 1-in-99 chance of being directly affected by crime over the course of the month, a figure that may seem stark but reflects the area’s proximity to Sunderland’s urban core and its role as a mixed-use district with residential and commercial zones. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (24.1% of all incidents), burglary (14.8%), and criminal damage and arson (11.1%), with anti-social behaviour occurring at 71% higher rates than the UK average. These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up district within a larger city, where public spaces are frequently used and may be more vulnerable to disorder. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer — likely contributes to higher anti-social behaviour, as longer evenings and increased foot traffic create opportunities for disruptive activity. Meanwhile, burglary rates surged sharply compared to the UK average, with 400% higher incidents than the national figure, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in property security or increased opportunities for theft during the warmer months. This data underscores the need for community-focused strategies to address both persistent and seasonal crime trends in Fence Houses.

June 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with burglary rates increasing by 300% compared to the previous month — rising from 2 to 8 incidents. This spike, which places burglary at 1.5 per 1,000 residents (400% above the UK average), may reflect seasonal changes such as increased outdoor activity or targeted theft during the summer. Similarly, other theft rose by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents), while robbery — a crime category typically rare in the UK — jumped from 0 to 1 incident, highlighting emerging vulnerabilities. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 76.5% (from 17 to 4 incidents), a drop that may be partly explained by the start of summer, when outdoor spaces and events could disperse populations away from high-risk areas. The breakdown also reveals stark disparities: anti-social behaviour, though not typically violent, was 71% above the UK average, suggesting that the area’s built-up nature and proximity to urban centres may amplify issues of public disorder. These findings illustrate a district where property crime and anti-social behaviour dominate, requiring targeted interventions to address both immediate and long-term challenges.

Fence Houses’ crime rate in June 2024 (10.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 28.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This jump, while significant, must be contextualised within the area’s population of 5,335 residents — translating to roughly 2 crimes per day, or one crime for every 99 residents over the course of the month. Compared to the UK average, the area’s elevated rates in specific categories are striking: burglary, for instance, occurs at 1.5 per 1,000 residents (400% above the UK average of 0.3), while anti-social behaviour is 71% higher than the national figure. These disparities highlight the unique challenges of Fence Houses as a built-up area within a larger city, where the density of housing and public spaces may create conditions for higher rates of certain crimes. However, the daily crime count — 2 incidents per day — remains relatively low in absolute terms, suggesting that while the area is not a hotspot for crime, its specific vulnerabilities require attention. Residents should note that while the overall rate is 23.2% above the UK average, this does not necessarily mean the area is unsafe; rather, it reflects the interplay of local factors and broader national trends.