Total Crime Rate
27.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alpine Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Houghton , and the 127th 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 Alpine Close (DH4 7TY) in the last 12 months was 27.9 per 1,000 residents and was 68.7% lower than the Houghton average (89.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 266.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alpine Close (DH4 7TY), the main crime hotspot is near Hornbeam. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Houghton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Twizzell Burn | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hornbeam | Under investigation |
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