Crime in Doxford: statistics, rates and trends
711 crimes were recorded in Doxford in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
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711 crimes were recorded in Doxford in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 221 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Doxford has the 2,659th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Doxford | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 711 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.5 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 12,146 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Doxford was highest in the year to July 2023 (914 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (711). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 711 | 58.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 909 | 74.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 812 | 66.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 914 | 75.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 863 | 71.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 894 | 73.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 824 | 67.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 802 | 66.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 798 | 65.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Doxford 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+33%) and other crime (+14%). The largest falls were in other theft (-71%) and criminal damage and arson (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 18.2 | 0.53 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 15.2 | 0.99 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 5.0 | 0.61 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 4.0 | 0.59 | -44% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.5 | 1.00 | -14% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -11% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.7 | 1.29 | +14% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -71% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -33% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.43 | +133% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Doxford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Doxford recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Doxford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Doxford recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 26.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Doxford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Doxford recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Doxford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Doxford recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Doxford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Doxford recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Doxford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Doxford recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Doxford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Doxford recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Doxford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Doxford recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Doxford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Doxford recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Doxford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Doxford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Doxford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Doxford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Doxford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Doxford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Doxford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Doxford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Doxford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Doxford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Doxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silksworth | 994 | 95.3 | +63% |
| St Chad's | 616 | 64.9 | +11% |
| Ryhope | 1,049 | 79.4 | +36% |
| Sandhill | 945 | 89.2 | +52% |
| St Michael's | 852 | 91.2 | +56% |
| Barnes | 562 | 54.6 | -7% |
| Hendon | 3,868 | 294.8 | +404% |
| Millfield | 1,780 | 148.9 | +154% |
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 Doxford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tunstall View | 49 |
| On or near Doxford Park Way | 46 |
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near College Burn Road | 31 |
| On or near Church View | 29 |
| On or near Buckthorn Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Comet Square | 18 |
| On or near Newtonmore | 17 |
| On or near Cornbank Close | 16 |
| On or near Honeycomb Close | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Doxford 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 | 205 | 28.8% |
| Not recorded | 185 | 26.0% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 22.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 144 | 20.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Doxford has an estimated population of 12,146. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Doxford sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Doxford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Doxford a safe place to live?
Doxford recorded 58.5 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 Doxford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Doxford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Doxford was down 22% on the year before: 711 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 909 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Doxford?
Doxford 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 Doxford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.