Shiney Row and Penshaw Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shiney Row and Penshaw's overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents in January 2025 places the area 19.7% below the UK average of 7.1. This urban built-up area within Sunderland shows a distinct crime profile, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and burglary (12.0%). The seasonal context of January—post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours—may partly explain the lower-than-expected levels of shoplifting and vehicle crime. However, the area's burglary rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 133% above the UK average of 0.3, a disparity that could reflect local housing stock characteristics or transient populations. The balance between violent and property crimes is notable: violence and sexual offences (36 cases) and property crimes (36 cases) are evenly split, diverging from national trends where property crimes typically dominate. This equilibrium may suggest a unique interplay between local demographics and environmental factors, such as the proximity of residential areas to commercial zones or the presence of community policing initiatives. While the area's crime rate remains below the UK average, the above-average burglary figures highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk properties.

January 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (150%), public order offences (166.7%), and shoplifting (250%). These surges contrast with steep declines in drugs-related crime (-66.7%), vehicle crime (-40%), and other theft (-33.3%). The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, now at 20 cases (1.1 per 1,000), is 12% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, suggesting potential tensions in local community spaces or disruptions linked to post-holiday transitions. Conversely, burglary remains high, with 13 cases (0.7 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000—a 133% disparity that could be tied to the area's mix of older housing stock and transient populations. For residents, the 36 cases of violence and sexual offences (1.9 per 1,000) are 24% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect effective local policing strategies or community cohesion efforts. The 250% increase in shoplifting, now at 7 cases (0.4 per 1,000), is 35% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, hinting at a complex relationship between retail footfall and targeted theft activity.

The crime rate in Shiney Row and Penshaw rose 22.8% from December 2024's 4.6 per 1,000 to January 2025's 5.7 per 1,000, reflecting a monthly fluctuation that may be influenced by seasonal rhythms. Over the 31 days of January, the area recorded an average of 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while local to this built-up area, provides context for residents assessing their daily risk exposure. On a monthly scale, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 177 residents, a metric that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in a population of 19,120. This rate is lower than the UK average, yet the area's burglary rate remains 133% above the national figure. The disparity between the overall rate and specific crime categories highlights the importance of distinguishing between aggregate figures and individual offence types. While the 22.8% increase from the previous month is statistically significant, the area's position as a built-up part of Sunderland—with its mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zones—suggests that local factors such as policing density, community engagement, and environmental design may play a role in moderating broader crime trends.