Crime Rate in Sunderland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sunderland

The total recorded crimes in Sunderland, UK in February 2026 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sunderland crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sunderland, encompassing approximately 274,173 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-96.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-99.69% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-97.50% decrease)
Sunderland Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • South Hetton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Swaledale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mauds Lane with total crimes: 1

Sunderland Police Info:

Northumbria Police

How safe is Sunderland?

To understand the safety of Sunderland, we need to analyze Sunderland crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Sunderland has recorded 40,114 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 146.31 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 35 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 39,283 crimes with a crime rate of 143.28, ranking it 31 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Tyne and Wear:

    • In 2024, Sunderland reported a higher crime volume than the Tyne and Wear average, with 40,114 crimes compared to 32,886. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sunderland experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tyne and Wear average, with 39,283 crimes compared to 31,820. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Sunderland is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Tyne and Wear, Sunderland has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Sunderland Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Sunderland has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 0.04 ranking 314th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Tyne and Wear.

In 2024, the total Sunderland crimes were 40,114. The crime rate of Sunderland in 2024 was 146.31 (year) or 12.19 (month) ranking it 35 danzarous in the UK. Sunderland ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Tyne and Wear.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sunderland were around 39,283 crimes with yearly crime rate of 143.28 (year) or 11.94 (month) ranking 31 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Tyne and Wear, Sunderland ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Sunderland

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)CrimesRank (Tyne and Wear)
North Tyneside2 525,348 523,831 5
Gateshead9 425,429 425,148 4
South Tyneside4 321,108 320,936 3
Newcastle upon Tyne7 152,430 149,901 1

Sunderland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (325 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (293 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 916 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 330 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (959 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (385 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (951 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (405 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (918 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (504 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1017 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (467 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1079 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 486 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (987 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (498 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1015 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (534 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (957 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (509 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (948 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (379 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 860 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 364 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 394.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 534 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 2026325
December 2025271
November 2025385
October 2025405
September 2025504
August 2025467
July 2025486
June 2025498
May 2025534
April 2025509
March 2025379
February 2025364

A total of 1238 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 95.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202640
December 2025126
November 2025121
October 2025128
September 2025152
August 2025144
July 202588
June 202596
May 2025100
April 202577
March 202589
February 202576

A total of 10909 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 839.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1079 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 2026293
December 2025916
November 2025959
October 2025951
September 2025918
August 20251017
July 20251079
June 2025987
May 20251015
April 2025957
March 2025948
February 2025860

A total of 146 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202517
November 20259
October 202516
September 202511
August 202511
July 202517
June 202511
May 202516
April 202512
March 202516
February 20256

A total of 2385 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 198.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 2025183
November 2025205
October 2025215
September 2025231
August 2025250
July 2025244
June 2025219
May 2025220
April 2025211
March 2025211
February 2025164

A total of 279 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202525
November 202517
October 202524
September 202534
August 202531
July 202532
June 202522
May 202518
April 202522
March 202525
February 202519

A total of 1762 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 146.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202635
December 2025153
November 2025150
October 2025163
September 2025160
August 2025179
July 2025140
June 2025167
May 2025164
April 2025134
March 2025177
February 2025140

A total of 800 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202575
November 202557
October 202568
September 202570
August 202561
July 202558
June 202584
May 202579
April 202574
March 202587
February 202572

A total of 3152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 262.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 313 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202679
December 2025291
November 2025304
October 2025286
September 2025313
August 2025303
July 2025247
June 2025279
May 2025290
April 2025272
March 2025239
February 2025249

A total of 1544 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 128.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202633
December 2025103
November 2025166
October 2025158
September 2025152
August 2025112
July 2025113
June 2025152
May 2025161
April 2025135
March 2025140
February 2025119

A total of 1252 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 104.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 139 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 202580
November 2025111
October 2025126
September 2025139
August 2025110
July 202591
June 202598
May 2025101
April 2025119
March 2025137
February 2025114

A total of 3653 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 304.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 393 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202660
December 2025330
November 2025344
October 2025393
September 2025391
August 2025324
July 2025267
June 2025303
May 2025384
April 2025308
March 2025307
February 2025242

A total of 419 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202544
November 202540
October 202556
September 202547
August 202547
July 202539
June 202533
May 202529
April 202528
March 202528
February 202518

A total of 126 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202510
November 20256
October 202518
September 202510
August 20258
July 20259
June 202512
May 202516
April 202514
March 202516
February 20257

High Crime Locations Sunderland in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sunderland postcode area is presented below.

1. South Hetton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Swaledale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences1
Other crime1
3. Mauds Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Knightsbridge (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Street East (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Renfrew Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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