Sunderland Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Sunderland’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 10.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 36.8% increase compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s significantly higher exposure to crime relative to the national benchmark, a trend that has likely been influenced by both local and seasonal factors. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 28.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 16.2% and criminal damage and arson at 11.1%. These figures align with the area’s profile as a mixed urban environment, where high foot traffic and public spaces may contribute to higher rates of certain offences. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, the approach of winter, and events such as Bonfire Night—may have amplified incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order crimes, which are already 57% above the UK average. The prevalence of property crimes, particularly burglary and shoplifting, suggests that economic pressures and retail activity, including Black Friday shopping, may have played a role in shaping the crime profile. However, the data also indicates a decline in vehicle crime, which fell by 33.8%, reflecting improved security measures or changes in patterns of movement during the month. The overall crime rate, while elevated, remains a complex picture influenced by both local characteristics and broader national trends, requiring a nuanced approach to understanding and addressing the underlying factors.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends for Sunderland. Possession of weapons increased by 81.3%, rising from 16 to 29 incidents, a sharp jump that may reflect heightened tensions or unaddressed issues in certain areas. Concurrently, burglary rose by 33.1%, from 148 to 197 cases, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in property security during the month. In contrast, vehicle crime dropped by 33.8%, falling from 198 to 131 incidents, possibly linked to seasonal factors or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 16.2% of all crimes, was 53% above the UK average, a stark figure that may be influenced by the convergence of events such as Bonfire Night and the end of the holiday season. Theft from the person also saw a 50% increase, from 8 to 12 cases, though this remains a relatively low proportion of total crimes. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the need for targeted interventions.

Sunderland’s crime rate in November 2024 rose to 10.4 per 1,000 residents, a 2.7% increase from the previous month’s 10.2 per 1,000. This places the area well above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent challenge in local crime management. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 100 reported crimes each day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents affecting residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 96 residents, a metric that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 in 96. This statistic, while stark, provides context for the scale of crime relative to the population of 288,606. The increase from October to November suggests a seasonal shift, possibly influenced by darker evenings and the timing of events such as Bonfire Night, which may have contributed to a rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is high, the absolute number of crimes is distributed across a large community.