Crime in Southwick, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
1,796 crimes were recorded in Southwick, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 159.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Southwick, Sunderland at a glance
- Crime trends in Southwick, Sunderland
- Types of crime in Southwick, Sunderland
- Southwick, Sunderland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southwick, Sunderland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southwick, Sunderland
- Population and deprivation in Southwick, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in Southwick, Sunderland
- About this data
1,796 crimes were recorded in Southwick, Sunderland in the 12 months to July 2026, 159.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 601 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southwick, Sunderland has the 370th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southwick, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,796 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 159.9 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,234 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southwick, Sunderland was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,213 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,613). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 1,796 | 159.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,702 | 151.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,866 | 166.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,173 | 193.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,823 | 162.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,821 | 162.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,613 | 143.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,089 | 186.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,213 | 197.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 149 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| March 2026 | 136 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 149 |
| November 2025 | 232 |
| October 2025 | 201 |
| September 2025 | 172 |
| August 2025 | 201 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southwick, 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+50%) and other crime (+20%). The largest falls were in burglary (-29%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 601 | 53.5 | 1.56 | -0% |
| Shoplifting | 263 | 23.4 | 2.83 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 203 | 18.1 | 1.18 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 201 | 17.9 | 2.64 | +7% |
| Public order | 138 | 12.3 | 1.85 | -7% |
| Other theft | 85 | 7.6 | 1.18 | -10% |
| Other crime | 79 | 7.0 | 3.33 | +20% |
| Burglary | 65 | 5.8 | 1.64 | -29% |
| Drugs | 56 | 5.0 | 1.52 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.8 | 0.78 | -27% |
| Robbery | 27 | 2.4 | 1.78 | +108% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.2 | 1.28 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.0 | 1.19 | +83% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 0.53 | +233% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southwick, Sunderland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 601 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southwick, Sunderland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southwick, Sunderland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southwick, Sunderland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southwick, Sunderland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southwick, Sunderland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southwick, Sunderland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southwick, Sunderland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southwick, Sunderland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southwick, Sunderland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southwick, Sunderland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southwick, Sunderland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southwick, Sunderland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southwick, Sunderland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southwick, Sunderland recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southwick, Sunderland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southwick, 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 Southwick, Sunderland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pinewood Square | 117 |
| On or near Police Station | 112 |
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Eyemouth Lane | 64 |
| On or near The Green | 59 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 58 |
| On or near Manx Square | 52 |
| On or near South Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Edward Burdis Street | 37 |
| On or near Hylton Park Road | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southwick, 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 | 608 | 33.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 438 | 24.4% |
| Under investigation | 408 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 203 | 11.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 91 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 1.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 13 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Southwick, Sunderland has an estimated population of 11,234. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southwick, Sunderland sits in decile 1.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southwick, Sunderland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.1% |
| Social rented homes | 40.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 73.3% |
Is Southwick, Sunderland a safe place to live?
Southwick, Sunderland recorded 159.9 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 Southwick, Sunderland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 601 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (263).
Is crime in Southwick, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southwick, Sunderland was up 6% on the year before: 1,796 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,702 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southwick, Sunderland?
Southwick, 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 Southwick, Sunderland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.