Shiney Row and Penshaw Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shiney Row and Penshaw's crime profile in June 2025 reveals a striking anomaly in the category of violence and sexual offences, which at 2.3 per 1,000 residents is 20% below the UK average. This category alone accounts for 37.3% of all crimes reported, making it the dominant type in the area. The overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents is 23.5% lower than the UK average of 8.1, a gap that reflects broader patterns of safety and policing efficacy in this urbanised part of Sunderland. The seasonal context of June—a time when summer begins and daylight hours lengthen—may contribute to the dynamics observed, as tourism and leisure activities often shift crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 28.8% of total crimes, is 27% above the UK average, indicating a challenge in addressing community-level disturbances. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000), both of which are 68% and 29% below UK averages respectively, suggest that local retail environments and residential areas are managing theft risks effectively. This contrast with the higher-than-average anti-social behaviour rates highlights the combination of public order and safety in a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial spaces.

June 2025 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This spike may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with property-related offences contributing 28.8% of total crimes compared to 37.3% for violent crimes. The category of violence and sexual offences. from 32 to 44 cases, remains 20% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50% to 2 incidents, a decrease that aligns with the seasonal context of summer, when vehicle theft typically declines. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category, but its rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 27% above the UK average, suggesting a localised challenge in managing community disorder.

Shiney Row and Penshaw's crime rate in June 2025 rose 5.3% from 5.9 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents compared to May. This increase, though modest, highlights a slight upward trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in a localised timeframe. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 162 residents illustrates the relative safety of the area. While this figure is lower than the UK average, it reflects the specific dynamics of Shiney Row and Penshaw, which are influenced by their urban character and proximity to Sunderland's broader infrastructure. The 23.5% deficit compared to the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in managing crime, though the slight month-on-month rise suggests vigilance is required to sustain this performance.