Crime in Barnes, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
562 crimes were recorded in Barnes, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Barnes, Sunderland at a glance
- Crime trends in Barnes, Sunderland
- Types of crime in Barnes, Sunderland
- Barnes, Sunderland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barnes, Sunderland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barnes, Sunderland
- Population and deprivation in Barnes, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in Barnes, Sunderland
- About this data
562 crimes were recorded in Barnes, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 36% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 175 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barnes, Sunderland has the 2,835th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barnes, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 562 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.6 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -36% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,298 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barnes, Sunderland was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,292 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (562). Over the whole period it fell 57%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 562 | 54.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 875 | 85.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 767 | 74.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 768 | 74.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 760 | 73.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,141 | 110.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,108 | 107.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,228 | 119.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,292 | 125.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barnes, Sunderland over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-70%) and burglary (-63%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 17.0 | 0.50 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 12.2 | 0.80 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 6.5 | 0.96 | -16% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -23% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -63% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.7 | 0.55 | -70% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.5 | 0.30 | -58% |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.8 | 0.29 | -32% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -42% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.7 | 0.83 | -31% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 0.65 | +80% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -71% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Barnes, Sunderland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barnes, Sunderland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barnes, Sunderland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barnes, Sunderland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barnes, Sunderland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barnes, Sunderland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barnes, Sunderland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barnes, Sunderland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barnes, Sunderland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barnes, Sunderland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barnes, Sunderland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barnes, Sunderland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barnes, Sunderland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barnes, Sunderland recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barnes, Sunderland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barnes, Sunderland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnes, Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield | 1,780 | 148.9 | +173% |
| Pallion | 1,296 | 91.8 | +68% |
| St Michael's | 852 | 91.2 | +67% |
| Silksworth | 994 | 95.3 | +75% |
| Sandhill | 945 | 89.2 | +63% |
| Hendon | 3,868 | 294.8 | +440% |
| St Anne's | 948 | 90.8 | +66% |
| St Chad's | 616 | 64.9 | +19% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Barnes, Sunderland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wolseley Terrace | 40 |
| On or near Chatsworth Street | 24 |
| On or near Scruton Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Western Hill | 20 |
| On or near Cleveland Road | 19 |
| On or near Oakwood Street | 18 |
| On or near Montrose Gardens | 17 |
| On or near General Graham Street | 15 |
| On or near Grindon Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Co-Operative Terrace | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barnes, Sunderland over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 35.6% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 22.4% |
| Not recorded | 126 | 22.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 95 | 16.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Barnes, Sunderland has an estimated population of 10,298. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barnes, Sunderland sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barnes, Sunderland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Barnes, Sunderland a safe place to live?
Barnes, Sunderland recorded 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Barnes, Sunderland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (126).
Is crime in Barnes, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnes, Sunderland was down 36% on the year before: 562 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 875 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barnes, Sunderland?
Barnes, Sunderland is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Barnes, Sunderland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.