Crime Rate in Doxford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Doxford

The total recorded crimes in Doxford, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Doxford crime rate of 5.64 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 Doxford, encompassing approximately 13,657 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
Doxford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tunstall View with total crimes: 13
  • College Burn Road with total crimes: 5
  • Comet Square with total crimes: 5

How safe is Doxford?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Doxford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 977 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Doxford recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Doxford had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 853 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Doxford recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Doxford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Doxford has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 5.64 ranking 23th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Doxford crimes were 977. The crime rate of Doxford in 2024 was 71.53 (year) or 5.96 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Doxford were around 853 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.46 (year) or 5.20 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Doxford)CrimesRank (Doxford)CrimesRank (Doxford)
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
Barnes84 19893 23772 24
St Chad's63 25760 25945 20
Fulwell81 21935 22841 23
Washington South77 22818 24767 25

Doxford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202522
February 202511
January 202516
December 202412
November 202418
October 202420
September 20247
August 20249
July 202415
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 202410
July 20241
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202513
February 20258
January 202510
December 202411
November 20249
October 202414
September 202415
August 20248
July 202417
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202514
March 202526
February 202519
January 202519
December 202437
November 202422
October 202423
September 202420
August 202420
July 202425
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20249
November 20242
October 202411
September 20247
August 20247
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Doxford in May 2025

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

1. Tunstall View (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
2. College Burn Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Comet Square (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Church View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Buckthorn Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Withernsea Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Rachel Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Maltings (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Regency Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Midgley Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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