Is DH4 Safe?
Sunderland, Shiney Row and Penshaw
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
DH4 recorded 203 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 40% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.
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Above average crime
DH4 has 40% more burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
203
4.73 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
3,813
88.8 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property types in DH4
Source: Census 2021 · 18,483 households
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What this means for DH4 homeowners
Most homes in DH4 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
Neighbourhood crime detail
DH4 sits within Houghton. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.