Crime in Fulwell: statistics, rates and trends
681 crimes were recorded in Fulwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
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Shoplifting (229), violence and sexual offences (140) and anti-social behaviour (135) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,299th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Fulwell | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 681 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.3 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,967 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Fulwell of any year here (681 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 681 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 902 | 90.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 779 | 78.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 823 | 82.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 702 | 70.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 707 | 70.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 704 | 70.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 712 | 71.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 793 | 79.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fulwell recorded notably more shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (59% below) and criminal damage and arson (55% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 42 to 24 and public order fell from 58 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 229 | 23.0 | 8.5 | -31% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 14.0 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 13.5 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -36% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fulwell; the highest is Hendon, Sunderland (296.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnes, Sunderland (52.0).
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Fulwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (112).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 112 |
| On or near Cleveland View | 76 |
| On or near Thorburn Street | 65 |
| On or near Kings Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Sea Road | 37 |
| On or near Seafields | 33 |
| On or near Whitby Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Princes Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Haversham Park | 17 |
| On or near Whitburn Terrace | 14 |
Of the 546 crimes in Fulwell with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 240 | 44.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 30.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 19.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Fulwell has an estimated population of 9,967 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.2%, against 17.1%), less private renting (9.1%, against 20.3%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fulwell average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fulwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fulwell a safe place to live?
Fulwell recorded 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,299th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Fulwell?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (140).
Is crime in Fulwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fulwell was down 25% on the year before: 681 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 902 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fulwell?
About 9,967 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fulwell?
Fulwell 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.