Crime in Barnes, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
536 crimes were recorded in Barnes, Sunderland in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 38% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Barnes, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in Barnes, Sunderland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (167), anti-social behaviour (121) and criminal damage and arson (68) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,939th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Barnes, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 536 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -38% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,298 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Barnes, Sunderland of any year here (536 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 57%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 536 | 52.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 867 | 84.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 774 | 75.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 764 | 74.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 767 | 74.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,108 | 107.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,106 | 107.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,231 | 119.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,245 | 120.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (74% below) and violence and sexual offences (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 85 to 26 and burglary fell from 75 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 16.2 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 11.7 | 15.4 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.5 | 3.6 | -65% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -69% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.2 | 8.5 | -63% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Barnes, Sunderland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barnes, Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield | 1,708 | 142.9 | +174% |
| Pallion | 1,301 | 92.2 | +77% |
| St Michael's | 859 | 91.9 | +77% |
| Silksworth | 986 | 94.6 | +82% |
| Sandhill | 958 | 90.4 | +74% |
| Hendon | 3,894 | 296.8 | +470% |
| St Anne's | 912 | 87.3 | +68% |
| St Chad's | 615 | 64.8 | +24% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Barnes, Sunderland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wolseley Terrace” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wolseley Terrace | 41 |
| On or near Chatsworth Street | 20 |
| On or near Grindon Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Western Hill | 19 |
| On or near Montrose Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Oakwood Street | 17 |
| On or near Co-Operative Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Scruton Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Cleveland Road | 14 |
| On or near Vale Street East | 13 |
Of the 415 crimes in Barnes, Sunderland with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 43.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 123 | 29.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 100 | 24.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
Barnes, Sunderland has an estimated population of 10,298 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barnes, Sunderland average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Barnes, Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barnes, Sunderland a safe place to live?
Barnes, Sunderland recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,939th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barnes, Sunderland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in Barnes, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barnes, Sunderland was down 38% on the year before: 536 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 867 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barnes, Sunderland?
About 10,298 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barnes, Sunderland?
Barnes, Sunderland is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.