Crime Rate in Doxford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Doxford

The total recorded crimes in Doxford, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Doxford crime rate of 5.49 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-47.73% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Doxford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tunstall View with total crimes: 6
  • Lidcombe Close with total crimes: 5
  • College Burn Road 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 July 2025 the Doxford has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 5.49 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Doxford)CrimesRank (Doxford)CrimesRank (Doxford)
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
Fulwell76 21935 22841 23
Barnes57 24893 23772 24

Doxford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202544
May 202517
April 202518
March 202522
February 202511
January 202516
December 202412
November 202418
October 202420
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202522
May 202526
April 202514
March 202526
February 202519
January 202519
December 202437
November 202422
October 202423
September 202420
August 202420

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 202513
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20249
November 20242
October 202411
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations Doxford in July 2025

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

1. Tunstall View (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Lidcombe Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. College Burn Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Menai Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Doxford Park Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Comet Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Buckthorn Gardens (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ryemount Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Ainthorpe Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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