Crime in Castle, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
1,262 crimes were recorded in Castle, Sunderland in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Castle, Sunderland at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle, Sunderland
- Types of crime in Castle, Sunderland
- Castle, Sunderland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle, Sunderland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle, Sunderland
- Demographics of Castle, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in Castle, Sunderland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (323), shoplifting (320) and anti-social behaviour (148) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 974th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Castle, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,262 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.9 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,280 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Castle, Sunderland of any year here (1,262 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,262 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,359 | 120.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,343 | 119.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,422 | 126.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,466 | 130.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,540 | 136.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,742 | 154.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,762 | 156.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,741 | 154.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| July 2026 | 115 |
| June 2026 | 128 |
| May 2026 | 123 |
| April 2026 | 121 |
| March 2026 | 113 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 120 |
| September 2025 | 130 |
Compared with England and Wales, Castle, Sunderland recorded notably more shoplifting (3.4 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (72% above the national rate) and other crime (72% above the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 56 to 67 and shoplifting rose from 269 to 320, while public order fell from 108 to 72 and violence and sexual offences fell from 417 to 323.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 323 | 28.6 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 320 | 28.4 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 13.1 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 131 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 72 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 5.9 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Other theft | 61 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 57 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Other crime | 41 | 3.6 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Castle, Sunderland; the highest is Southwick, Sunderland (151.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnes, Sunderland (52.0).
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Castle, Sunderland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Castellian Road” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castellian Road | 136 |
| On or near Supermarket | 117 |
| On or near Elizabeth Street | 88 |
| On or near Bodiam Road | 81 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Laburnum Grove | 26 |
| On or near Oswald Terrace South | 22 |
| On or near Bingley Street | 21 |
| On or near Vicarage Court | 21 |
| On or near Clovelly Road | 19 |
Of the 1,114 crimes in Castle, Sunderland with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 462 | 41.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 318 | 28.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 287 | 25.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 6 | 0.5% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Castle, Sunderland has an estimated population of 11,280 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%) and more households without a car (36%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castle, Sunderland average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Castle, Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 15.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Castle, Sunderland a safe place to live?
Castle, Sunderland recorded 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 974th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Castle, Sunderland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 323 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (320).
Is crime in Castle, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Sunderland was down 7% on the year before: 1,262 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,359 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castle, Sunderland?
About 11,280 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castle, Sunderland?
Castle, 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.