Crime Rate in Barnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnes

The total recorded crimes in Barnes, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnes crime rate of 1.09 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barnes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wolseley Terrace with total crimes: 14
  • Hutton Street with total crimes: 6
  • Montrose Gardens 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Barnes has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 1.09 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)
Hendon321 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield285 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North109 102,062 32,072 3
Southwick136 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion128 41,860 51,872 4
St Peter's123 71,670 71,752 5
Redhill125 51,582 101,586 8
Ryhope124 61,762 61,571 9
Houghton118 81,616 81,645 7
Washington Central91 161,582 91,512 10
Castle118 91,383 151,500 12
Sandhill98 131,474 121,506 11
Hetton108 111,533 111,478 13
Silksworth100 121,416 141,207 15
St Anne's97 151,454 131,269 14
Copt Hill97 141,031 181,124 18
Washington West59 231,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row87 181,154 161,142 17
Doxford89 17977 21853 22
Washington East59 22989 20988 19
St Michael's76 201,000 19933 21
Fulwell84 19935 22841 23
St Chad's45 25760 25945 20
Washington South47 24818 24767 25

Barnes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202517
January 202522
December 202413
November 202415
October 202425
September 202418
August 202425
July 202417
June 202430
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 202413
October 202427
September 20249
August 202414
July 202415
June 202454
May 202417
April 20247

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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
May 20242

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 202417
October 20249
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202422
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
August 202412
July 202412
June 202420
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
January 20256
December 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 202411

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Barnes in March 2025

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

1. Wolseley Terrace (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hutton Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Montrose Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Stewart Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hunters Hall Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Beachcross Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Premier Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ettrick Grove (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kitchener Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Cleveland Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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