Crime Rate in Barnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnes

The total recorded crimes in Barnes, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnes crime rate of 0.83 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 Barnes, encompassing approximately 69,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Barnes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wolseley Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • General Graham Street with total crimes: 5
  • Premier Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Barnes?

To understand the safety of Barnes, we need to analyze Barnes crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Barnes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 893 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barnes recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Barnes had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 772 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barnes recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sunderland, Barnes has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barnes Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Barnes has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 0.83 ranking 24th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Barnes crimes were 893. The crime rate of Barnes in 2024 was 12.93 (year) or 1.08 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnes were around 772 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.23 (year) or 1.10 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnes)CrimesRank (Barnes)CrimesRank (Barnes)
Hendon346 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield266 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North123 72,062 32,072 3
Southwick175 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion124 51,860 51,872 4
St Peter's148 41,670 71,752 5
Ryhope119 81,762 61,571 9
St Anne's124 61,454 131,269 14
Houghton108 131,616 81,645 7
Redhill110 121,582 101,586 8
Washington Central86 151,582 91,512 10
Hetton117 91,533 111,478 13
Silksworth116 101,416 141,207 15
Sandhill111 111,474 121,506 11
Castle93 141,383 151,500 12
Washington West84 181,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row76 201,154 161,142 17
Washington South86 16818 24767 25
Copt Hill84 171,031 181,124 18
Washington East83 19989 20988 19
St Michael's66 231,000 19933 21
St Chad's57 25760 25945 20
Doxford75 22977 21853 22
Fulwell76 21935 22841 23

Barnes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 202417
October 20249
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202517
May 202516
April 202519
March 202513
February 202517
January 202522
December 202413
November 202415
October 202425
September 202418
August 202425

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20251
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202517
May 202525
April 202529
March 202512
February 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 202413
October 202427
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 202510
April 202515
March 202510
January 20256
December 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202512
May 20258
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Barnes in July 2025

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

1. Wolseley Terrace (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. General Graham Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Premier Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Chatsworth Street (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shrewsbury Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Portland Square (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hatfield Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Ormonde Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ewing Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
10. Western Hill (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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