Crime Rates at Redlands, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7LF

Redlands area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Houghton , and the 15th 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 Redlands (DH4 7LF) in the last 12 months was 6.3 per 1,000 residents and was 92.9% lower than the Houghton average (89.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Redlands (DH4 7LF), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 51 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.