Total Crime Rate
44.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stotts Pastures area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Copt Hill , and the 258th lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Stotts Pastures (DH4 4TU) in the last 12 months was 44.9 per 1,000 residents and was 45.1% lower than the Copt Hill average (81.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stotts Pastures (DH4 4TU), the main crime hotspot is near Hunter Street. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Copt Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hedley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Belfry | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Belfry | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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