Crime Rates at Normandy Crescent, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 8HF

Normandy Crescent area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Copt Hill , and the 401st 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 Normandy Crescent (DH5 8HF) in the last 12 months was 68.8 per 1,000 residents and was 15.9% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 40.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Normandy Crescent (DH5 8HF), the main crime hotspot is near Nesham Place. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.