What is the crime rate in Southwick, Sunderland?

As of April 2026, the Southwick ward has an annual crime rate of 121.33 per 1,000 residents with 143 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Southwick ward?

The most common crime in Southwick is Violence & Sexual Offences with 43 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 30.1% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Southwick ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Southwick, Sunderland

Comprehensive safety analysis for Southwick, localized within Sunderland.

Total Crimes

143

trending_up +5.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

121.33per 1k

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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

10,827

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences43

Shoplifting25

Anti-social Behaviour22

Criminal Damage & Arson13

Public Order10

Other Theft7

Drug Offences6

Vehicle Crime5

Burglary4

Robbery3

Other Crime3

Theft from Person1

Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 16Burglary: 2	18
On or near Eyemouth Lane Map	Anti-social behaviour: 7Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	9
On or near Police Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Other crime: 1	6
On or near Pinewood Square Map	Shoplifting: 5Robbery: 1	6
On or near Collingwood Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Other theft: 1	5
On or near Keats Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Robbery: 1	5
On or near Darwin Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1	4
On or near Broadsheath Terrace Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	4
On or near Ashwood Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1	3
On or near Northwood Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Bicycle theft: 1	3

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Top 9%Riskiest

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Youth ASB in Witherwack, Downhill and Hylton Castle. Groups of youths have been targetting Stage Coach Buses.

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

Officers have identified and continue to identify the youths involved through partnership working. Home visits have taken place together with housing associations. A problem solving plan is in place as we tackle the issue.

Actioned: 31 May 2026

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