Crime in Castle, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
1,272 crimes were recorded in Castle, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Castle, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in Castle, Sunderland
- About this data
1,272 crimes were recorded in Castle, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 335 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castle, Sunderland has the 954th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castle, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,272 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.8 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,280 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castle, Sunderland was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,767 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,272). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 1,272 | 112.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,352 | 119.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,386 | 122.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,364 | 120.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,483 | 131.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,554 | 137.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,763 | 156.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,756 | 155.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,767 | 156.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 113 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castle, 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+19%). The largest falls were in drugs (-33%) and violence and sexual offences (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 335 | 29.7 | 0.87 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 308 | 27.3 | 3.30 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 13.0 | 0.85 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 126 | 11.2 | 1.65 | +2% |
| Public order | 83 | 7.4 | 1.11 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 6.0 | 1.22 | +10% |
| Other theft | 61 | 5.4 | 0.85 | -12% |
| Burglary | 54 | 4.8 | 1.35 | -14% |
| Other crime | 46 | 4.1 | 1.93 | +7% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -33% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.0 | 0.72 | -39% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.91 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.54 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.21 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Castle, Sunderland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castle, Sunderland recorded 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castle, Sunderland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castle, Sunderland recorded 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castle, Sunderland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castle, Sunderland recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castle, Sunderland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castle, Sunderland recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castle, Sunderland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castle, Sunderland recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castle, Sunderland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castle, Sunderland recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castle, Sunderland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castle, Sunderland recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castle, Sunderland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castle, Sunderland recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castle, Sunderland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castle, Sunderland recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castle, Sunderland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castle, Sunderland recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castle, Sunderland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castle, Sunderland recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castle, Sunderland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castle, Sunderland recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castle, Sunderland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castle, Sunderland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castle, Sunderland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castle, 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 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castle, Sunderland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castle, Sunderland.
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 Castle, Sunderland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castellian Road | 133 |
| On or near Supermarket | 103 |
| On or near Elizabeth Street | 95 |
| On or near Bodiam Road | 67 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Laburnum Grove | 29 |
| On or near Vicarage Court | 24 |
| On or near Clovelly Road | 22 |
| On or near Oswald Terrace South | 22 |
| On or near Bingley Street | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castle, 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 | 461 | 36.2% |
| Under investigation | 312 | 24.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 296 | 23.3% |
| Not recorded | 147 | 11.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 0.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
Castle, Sunderland has an estimated population of 11,280. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castle, Sunderland sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castle, Sunderland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.2% |
| Social rented homes | 38.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.2% |
Is Castle, Sunderland a safe place to live?
Castle, Sunderland recorded 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Castle, Sunderland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (308).
Is crime in Castle, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Sunderland was down 6% on the year before: 1,272 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,352 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castle, Sunderland?
Castle, 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 Castle, Sunderland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.