Crime Rate in Barnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnes

The total recorded crimes in Barnes, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnes crime rate of 1.22 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Barnes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cleveland Road with total crimes: 8
  • Wolseley Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • General Graham Street with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Barnes has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 1.07 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnes)CrimesRank (Barnes)CrimesRank (Barnes)
Hendon416 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield265 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North128 82,062 32,072 3
Southwick168 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion103 141,860 51,872 4
Castle163 41,383 151,500 12
St Peter's149 51,670 71,752 5
Ryhope108 131,762 61,571 9
Redhill141 61,582 101,586 8
Houghton120 91,616 81,645 7
St Anne's133 71,454 131,269 14
Washington Central109 121,582 91,512 10
Hetton114 101,533 111,478 13
Sandhill96 151,474 121,506 11
Silksworth112 111,416 141,207 15
Washington West89 161,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row83 201,154 161,142 17
Washington East87 17989 20988 19
Copt Hill75 241,031 181,124 18
St Michael's86 181,000 19933 21
St Chad's63 25760 25945 20
Doxford77 23977 21853 22
Fulwell81 21935 22841 23
Washington South77 22818 24767 25

Barnes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202529
March 202512
February 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 202413
October 202427
September 20249
August 202414
July 202415
June 202454
May 202417

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202513
February 202517
January 202522
December 202413
November 202415
October 202425
September 202418
August 202425
July 202417
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
August 202412
July 202412
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 202417
October 20249
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202510
January 20256
December 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Barnes in May 2025

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

1. Cleveland Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wolseley Terrace (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Public order1
3. General Graham Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Brinkburn Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Chester Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
7. Saxon Crescent (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Barnes Terrace (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Drugs2
9. Scruton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
10. Chatsworth Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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