Crime Rate in Fulwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fulwell

The total recorded crimes in Fulwell, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fulwell crime rate of 2.69 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 Fulwell, encompassing approximately 28,211 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
Fulwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Sea Road with total crimes: 8
  • Cleveland View with total crimes: 8

How safe is Fulwell?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Fulwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 935 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fulwell recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Fulwell had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 841 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fulwell recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fulwell Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Fulwell has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 2.69 ranking 21th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Fulwell crimes were 935. The crime rate of Fulwell in 2024 was 33.14 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fulwell were around 841 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.81 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fulwell)CrimesRank (Fulwell)CrimesRank (Fulwell)
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
Barnes57 24893 23772 24

Fulwell 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 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202517
May 202517
April 202515
March 202519
February 20258
January 202512
December 202410
November 202421
October 202413
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 335 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202527
May 202525
April 202520
March 202534
February 202524
January 202515
December 202449
November 202435
October 202425
September 202438
August 202423

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202519
April 202514
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 202412
November 202411
October 20246
September 20247
August 202420

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20258
March 202512
February 20259
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Fulwell in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Robbery2
2. Sea Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Cleveland View (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
4. Whitburn Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Seafields (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Newcastle Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Kings Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Swaledale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Charlton Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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