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Burglary Rates in St Michael's

Sunderland, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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St Michael's recorded 132 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 83% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

132

6.20 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,161

148.6 per 1,000 residents

83% above the UK average36% above the North East regional average

How does St Michael's rank?

Within Sunderland

7 of 25 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

91th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

14
18
9
12
10
13
21
7
2
8
14
4
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1151
36%
Other Crime
742
23%
Anti-social Behaviour
565
18%
Shoplifting
269
9%
Burglary
132
4%
Vehicle Crime
130
4%
Drug Offences
90
3%
Robbery
50
2%
Theft from Person
32
1%

Property mix in St Michael's

Source: Census 2021 · 9,570 households

Detached 8%Semi-detached 42%Terraced 21%Flats 29%

The most common property type in St Michael's is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for St Michael's homeowners

Most homes in St Michael's are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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