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Castle Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Castle, localized within sunderland.

Total Crimes

113

Annual Crime Rate

95.81per 1k

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,789

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting32
Violence & Sexual Offences26
Anti-social Behaviour21
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Vehicle Crime8
Other Crime5
Public Order4
Burglary4
Robbery1
Drug Offences1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Laburnum Grove Map
Vehicle crime: 4
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City Ranking

Safety comparison within sunderland district.

Local Rank

#20safest in sunderland

National Safety

Top 22%Riskiest

City Average

92.37per 1k

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Local Policing

East Tynedale

Northumbria Police

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour in park areas. Including damage to trees and parkland, climbing on buildings, criminal damage, graffiti, and verbal abuse to residents and community.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

Visible patrols, dispersal notices if required, use of PSPO powers, engagement with schools and other partner agencies to identify, educate and deter. Enforcement action and Youth Justice Services where needed.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

Shoplifting

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

We’re engaging closely with stores while increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken against offenders, including arrests, remands where appropriate, and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge.

Actioned: 17 Jun 2026

Off road bike issues along the Wagonway and scooter concerns in town and urban areas.

Issued: 28 Jan 2026

Status Update

We are taking an offender-focused approach, supported by media updates, increased community intelligence, CCTV enquiries, and both visible and covert patrols in hotspot areas.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

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MAY23

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Prudhoe Waterworld

JUN12

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Corbridge Parish Hall

JUN20

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Meeting

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Prudhoe Waterworld

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