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Crime in Pennywell

Pennywell had 262 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 86.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 37th of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Sunderland area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

SR4, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Pennywell

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86.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
37 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common90 in 3 months

Month by month

84 Mar 80 Apr 94 May 82 Jun 90 Jul 90 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Pennywell. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9034%
criminal damage5320%
anti-social behaviour4015%
theft156%
public order156%
vehicle crime135%
other crime114%
shoplifting114%

Pennywell against Sunderland

TypePennywell per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence29.629.5▲ 8%
Burglary2.64.9–
Vehicle crime4.33.6–
Anti-social behaviour13.215.7▼ 13%
Theft and robbery5.95.3▲ 50%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hastings Hill121.2▲ 31%
Grindon116.7▲ 15%
Hylton Lane Estate103.8▼ 6%
Nookside90▼ 2%
Chester Gate87.5▲ 7%
Pennywell86.3▲ 2%
South Hylton60▼ 19%
See every Sunderland area ranked on the crime in Sunderland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Pennywell a safe area?

Pennywell had about 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 37 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pennywell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (90), followed by criminal damage (53) and anti-social behaviour (40).