Fence Houses Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 5,335 residents, the 29 crimes recorded in July 2025 translate to a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 people — 37.2% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This marks Fence Houses as one of the safer built-up areas within Sunderland, though the crime profile reflects the pressures of a summer period marked by festivals and extended daylight hours. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.9% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.1%) and vehicle crime (6.9%). These figures align with the seasonal context of July, a month when schools are out, tourism peaks, and public events draw crowds to local venues. While violence rates remain lower than the UK average (31% below), the prominence of anti-social behaviour suggests challenges in managing crowd-related disturbances during summer events. Vehicle crime, though relatively low, may be influenced by increased foot traffic and potential vulnerabilities in parking areas near event sites. The overall crime rate, while modest, indicates a need for continued vigilance in addressing specific incidents that could escalate during high-traffic periods.

July 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to June, with theft from the person increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), vehicle crime rising by 100% (from 0 to 2), and other theft also doubling (from 0 to 2). These spikes may reflect the influx of temporary visitors during summer festivals, though no direct causal link can be confirmed without further analysis. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 15.4% (from 13 to 11), a shift that may be partially explained by the reduced presence of students and the closure of university campuses during the summer break. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 50%, linked to the timing of local events that may have redirected public activity away from typical hotspots. Possession of weapons in Fence Houses was 400% above the UK average, a stark outlier that may indicate localized issues requiring targeted intervention. Meanwhile, other crime categories like public order and theft from the person were also above national benchmarks, suggesting areas where community engagement or policing strategies could be refined.

The crime rate in July 2025 (5.4 per 1,000) represents a 3.6% increase from June’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, this equates to roughly one reported crime for every 184 residents — a figure that, while low, highlights the concentrated nature of incidents in specific areas. On a daily basis, Fence Houses experienced approximately one crime per day, a pace that is significantly slower than the national average but may fluctuate during major events. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,335, the 29 crimes recorded in July are a small proportion of the total resident base, indicating a generally secure environment. However, the localized spikes in certain categories — such as possession of weapons and theft from the person — suggest that while the overall picture is positive, specific pockets of the area may require closer attention. This contrast between the area’s overall safety and the intensity of select crime types underscores the importance of targeted policing and community initiatives in maintaining this low-level trend.