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Burglary Rates in St Peter's

Sunderland, North East, England

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

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St Peter's recorded 74 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 73% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

74

5.86 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,579

125.1 per 1,000 residents

73% above the UK average29% above the North East regional average

How does St Peter's rank?

Within Sunderland

8 of 25 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

90th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

6
9
7
9
13
4
4
8
2
5
7
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

Shoplifting
366
23%
Other Crime
356
23%
Violence & Sexual
345
22%
Anti-social Behaviour
299
19%
Burglary
74
5%
Vehicle Crime
56
4%
Robbery
46
3%
Drug Offences
30
2%
Theft from Person
7
0%

Property mix in St Peter's

Source: Census 2021 · 6,053 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 25%Terraced 49%Flats 23%

The most common property type in St Peter's is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for St Peter's homeowners

Most homes in St Peter's are terraced, 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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