Shiney Row and Penshaw Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Shiney Row and Penshaw, 6.9 crimes were recorded in September 2025 — 6.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 4 crimes per day, or one reported crime for every 145 residents over the course of the month. The area’s crime profile reflects a mix of local and national patterns, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly 30% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting also feature prominently, highlighting the interplay between community dynamics and retail environments. Seasonal factors in September — the return of students to universities and the start of the academic year — may contribute to shifts in crime patterns. Violent crimes, at 2.0 per 1,000, are 22% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively safer environment for residents compared to other parts of the country. However, shoplifting rates are 48% above the UK average, indicating a challenge for local businesses. The area’s crime picture illustrates the tension between lower violent crime rates and higher property-related offences, shaped by its built-up urban character within Sunderland. As the nights draw in and school terms begin, these patterns may evolve further, but the data for September offers a snapshot of current risks and priorities for local authorities.

September 2025 saw dramatic spikes in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 350% compared to August — from 2 to 9 incidents. This jump, while statistically significant, remains an outlier when compared to the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, where local rates now stand at 0.5 per 1,000. Similarly, shoplifting rose sharply by 260%, from 5 to 18 cases, placing the area 48% above the UK average. Burglary also increased by 150%, from 4 to 10 incidents, a rate that is 79% higher than the national average. These spikes contrast with declines in other areas: drugs-related crime fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, and other theft dropped by 33.3%, from 6 to 4. The mix of rising and falling categories suggests a combination of factors, though the sharp increases in property crimes may be linked to the area’s retail presence and seasonal transitions. Violent crimes, however, remain lower than the UK average, with 39 incidents (2.0 per 1,000) compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence may reflect the area’s urban but relatively stable demographics, though further analysis is needed to confirm this hypothesis. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the surge in shoplifting, which directly impacts local businesses and could signal broader trends in youth activity or economic pressures.

Shiney Row and Penshaw’s crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 in September 2025 represents a 14.8% increase from August’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000 — a rise that, while modest in percentage terms, translates to 132 total crimes in a population of 19,120. This equates to 4 crimes per day on average, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, is a visible presence in daily life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 145 residents, a ratio that, when contextualised within the area’s population size, suggests a manageable but noticeable risk level. Compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, the area remains slightly safer, though this margin narrows with specific crime types. For instance, shoplifting rates in the area are 48% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to retail hubs. Conversely, violent crime rates are 22% below the national average, a trend that could reflect the area’s demographic composition or effective local policing. The contrast between these figures — lower violent crime but higher property-related offences — underscores the need for targeted strategies that address both community safety and economic factors. For residents, the 1-in-145 monthly exposure figure provides a concrete way to assess risk, though it must be balanced against the area’s broader context as part of Sunderland’s urban fabric.