Shiney Row and Penshaw Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Shiney Row and Penshaw, 4.7 crimes were reported in September 2024 — a rate 39% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure places the area among the safest in the UK, though local crime patterns reveal distinct trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 24.4% of all incidents, with 22 cases recorded — a rate 54% below the UK average. This category's decline may reflect the seasonal shift, as the return to school and university routines could reduce opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 13 incidents (14.4% of total), also significantly below the UK average. The presence of 11 vehicle crime cases (12.2% of total) highlights a persistent issue, with this category 33% above the UK average. This overrepresentation may be linked to the area's infrastructure, such as commuter parking or industrial zones where vehicles are more accessible. The seasonal context of September — back-to-school and university freshers — may also influence patterns, as nights draw in and activity shifts from outdoor spaces to more confined environments. While the overall rate is low, the sharp increase in possession of weapons (from zero to four cases) raises questions about local factors, though no direct explanation is available in the data. These figures illustrate a combination of seasonal rhythms and local demographics, with the area's built-up nature and proximity to Sunderland likely shaping its crime profile.

September 2024 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour dropping by 53.6% to 13 incidents — the largest monthly decline in this category. This reduction may reflect the start of the academic year, as schools and universities return to full operation, potentially altering local dynamics. Conversely, possession of weapons rose sharply by 100%, jumping from zero to four incidents, a figure that significantly exceeds the UK average by 186%. This anomaly warrants careful observation, though no direct causal link can be drawn without further data. Vehicle crime remained a persistent issue, with 11 incidents reported — 33% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This suggests that local infrastructure, such as parking arrangements or traffic patterns, may contribute to this category's overrepresentation. The 50% drop in shoplifting, from four to two incidents, could be linked to the end of summer holidays, as retail areas see reduced foot traffic.

Shiney Row and Penshaw's crime rate in September 2024 fell to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 33.3% decrease from the previous month's 7.1 per 1,000. This drop aligns with a broader trend seen in built-up areas during late summer, when seasonal transitions may reduce public activity in certain spaces. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly three crimes per day, a figure that translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to other urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 212 residents, a statistic that contextualises the risk as a rare occurrence for most individuals. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would place the area's population at a higher risk in a typical month. The reduction in violent crime, particularly the 53.2% drop in violence and sexual offences, may partly explain this decrease, though local factors such as school term patterns could also contribute.