Shiney Row and Penshaw Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Shiney Row and Penshaw’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 21.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 32.5% of all incidents (41 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (24.6%) and vehicle crime (15.9%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up district within Sunderland, where high pedestrian traffic and proximity to urban amenities may drive anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related incidents. The seasonal context of July—a peak summer month with schools out, festivals, and tourism—likely contributed to fluctuations in crime types. For instance, the 45% above UK average rate for anti-social behaviour may be partly explained by increased public gatherings, though this remains consistent with the area’s historical profile. Conversely, violent crime rates (1.6 per 1,000) were 44% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or demographic factors—such as a lower proportion of high-risk populations—may mitigate such incidents. Vehicle crime, while rising, remained lower than the UK average (1.1 vs 0.5 per 1,000), due to targeted enforcement or fewer vulnerable vehicles in the area. These findings illustrate the interplay between geography, seasonality, and community-specific factors in shaping the area’s crime profile.

July 2024 saw a 42.9% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 14 to 20 incidents. This surge may be linked to the area’s proximity to major roads and increased summer travel, though seasonal factors such as festivals could also contribute. Conversely, drug-related offences fell sharply by 66.7%, from three to one case, a drop that may reflect targeted policing or changes in local activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 17.1%, with 41 incidents reported—nearly 32.5% of all crimes. This category’s rate (2.1 per 1,000) was 45% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained 44% below the UK average (1.6 vs 2.9 per 1,000), suggesting effective community measures or lower exposure to high-risk environments. For residents, the 56% decrease in shoplifting (from eight to three cases) may indicate improved retail security or reduced foot traffic during peak summer hours.

Shiney Row and Penshaw's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, a 14.3% decline from June’s 7.7 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area 21.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a consistent trend over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day in July, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 152 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the density of incidents relative to population size. This figure contrasts with the UK-wide average, though direct comparisons are not provided for this metric. The population of 19,120 means that each resident faces a relatively low likelihood of being directly involved in a crime, though localized factors—such as the area’s proximity to Sunderland’s urban core—may influence these rates. The decline in drug-related offences (-66.7%) and other theft (-62.5%) suggests potential shifts in community activity or enforcement patterns, though further data would be needed to confirm these trends.