Shiney Row and Penshaw Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected development in November 2023 was the 75% surge in vehicle crime, which rose from four to seven incidents. This spike, occurring against a backdrop of overall crime rate reductions, highlights the unpredictable nature of local criminal activity. Shiney Row and Penshaw recorded a total of 104 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents—28% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (34.6% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (25.0%), both of which reflect the dynamics of a built-up area within Sunderland. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—likely influenced patterns in certain categories. For instance, the sharp decline in shoplifting (-58.3%) may have been driven by heightened retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during the festive period. However, the rise in vehicle crime could be linked to increased car theft opportunities in the colder months or changes in local parking patterns. The area’s violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) was lower than the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), a trend consistent with the area’s relatively low population density and community-focused policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour, while a persistent concern, remained 33% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing challenges in managing public conduct in high-traffic areas. These patterns underscore the need for targeted strategies that address both the unique seasonal pressures and the broader socio-economic factors shaping crime in Shiney Row and Penshaw.

Vehicle crime in November 2023 saw a 75% increase month-on-month, rising from four to seven incidents. This jump, despite the area’s overall rate being 20% below the previous month, suggests a shift in criminal focus that may be tied to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the end of the holiday shopping period. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 58.3%, from 12 to five incidents, a decline that could reflect heightened police presence or seasonal retail strategies. The area’s violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 27% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a consistent trend that may be attributed to the area’s community engagement initiatives and lower population density. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 33% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in managing public conduct, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or during events like Bonfire Night.

Shiney Row and Penshaw’s crime rate in November 2023 (5.4 per 1,000) marked a 20% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day, a figure that may be influenced by the local population density and seasonal factors. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average. This statistic underscores the area’s consistency in maintaining lower crime levels, even as certain categories like vehicle crime saw significant fluctuations. The population context further illustrates that the crime rate, while modest, remains a focal point for local monitoring, particularly as November’s darker evenings and Black Friday shopping period could have influenced patterns in specific crime types.