Crime in Fulwell: statistics, rates and trends
688 crimes were recorded in Fulwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 26% on the year before.
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688 crimes were recorded in Fulwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 26% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 226 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fulwell has the 2,258th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fulwell | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 688 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.0 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,967 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fulwell was highest in the year to July 2025 (928 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (688). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 688 | 69.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 928 | 93.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 766 | 76.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 814 | 81.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 697 | 69.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 713 | 71.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 709 | 71.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 724 | 72.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 765 | 76.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fulwell 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, robbery. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-53%) and burglary (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 226 | 22.7 | 2.74 | -33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 14.0 | 0.41 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 13.1 | 0.86 | -5% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -35% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -21% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.8 | 0.79 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -53% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.8 | 1.34 | +157% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -20% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -74% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -33% |
Shoplifting in Fulwell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fulwell recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Fulwell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fulwell recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fulwell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fulwell recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fulwell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fulwell recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fulwell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fulwell recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fulwell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fulwell recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fulwell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fulwell recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fulwell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fulwell recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fulwell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fulwell recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fulwell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fulwell recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fulwell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fulwell recorded 5 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 74% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fulwell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fulwell recorded 3 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fulwell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fulwell recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fulwell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fulwell recorded 2 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fulwell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fulwell.
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 Fulwell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 124 |
| On or near Cleveland View | 77 |
| On or near Thorburn Street | 52 |
| On or near Kings Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Sea Road | 40 |
| On or near Seafields | 34 |
| On or near Whitby Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Princes Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Whitburn Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Haversham Park | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fulwell 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 | 249 | 36.2% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 19.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 115 | 16.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Fulwell has an estimated population of 9,967. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fulwell sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fulwell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.7% |
| Social rented homes | 2.2% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Fulwell a safe place to live?
Fulwell recorded 69.0 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 Fulwell?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (140).
Is crime in Fulwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fulwell was down 26% on the year before: 688 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 928 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fulwell?
Fulwell 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 Fulwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.