Crime in Doxford: statistics, rates and trends
719 crimes were recorded in Doxford in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (222), anti-social behaviour (186) and shoplifting (61) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,645th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Doxford | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 719 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.2 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 12,146 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Doxford of any year here (719 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 719 | 59.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 906 | 74.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 832 | 68.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 886 | 72.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 855 | 70.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 918 | 75.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 797 | 65.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 818 | 67.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 797 | 65.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
Compared with England and Wales, Doxford recorded notably more burglary (27% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (69% below) and vehicle crime (55% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 45 to 61 and burglary rose from 45 to 55, while other theft fell from 108 to 24 and criminal damage and arson fell from 83 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 18.3 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 15.3 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.5 | 3.6 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.0 | 6.4 | -78% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Doxford; the highest is Hendon, Sunderland (296.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnes, Sunderland (52.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Doxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silksworth | 986 | 94.6 | +60% |
| St Chad's | 615 | 64.8 | +9% |
| Ryhope | 1,001 | 75.8 | +28% |
| Sandhill | 958 | 90.4 | +53% |
| St Michael's | 859 | 91.9 | +55% |
| Barnes | 536 | 52.0 | -12% |
| Hendon | 3,894 | 296.8 | +401% |
| Millfield | 1,708 | 142.9 | +141% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Doxford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tunstall View” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tunstall View | 48 |
| On or near Doxford Park Way | 42 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near College Burn Road | 32 |
| On or near Church View | 27 |
| On or near Buckthorn Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Newtonmore | 20 |
| On or near Comet Square | 18 |
| On or near Silksworth Road | 15 |
| On or near Cornbank Close | 14 |
Of the 533 crimes in Doxford with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 186 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 203 | 38.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 32.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 140 | 26.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.8% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Doxford has an estimated population of 12,146 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.2%, against 20.3%), more social housing (22%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Doxford average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Doxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Doxford a safe place to live?
Doxford recorded 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,645th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Doxford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (186).
Is crime in Doxford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Doxford was down 21% on the year before: 719 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 906 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Doxford?
About 12,146 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Doxford?
Doxford 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.