Crime in Southwick, Sunderland: statistics, rates and trends
1,702 crimes were recorded in Southwick, Sunderland in the 12 months to August 2026, 151.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Southwick, Sunderland
- Questions about crime in Southwick, Sunderland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (565), shoplifting (251) and anti-social behaviour (212) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 428th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Southwick, Sunderland | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,702 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 151.5 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 11,234 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southwick, Sunderland peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,183 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,620). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,702 | 151.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,721 | 153.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,853 | 164.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,183 | 194.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,858 | 165.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,813 | 161.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,620 | 144.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,051 | 182.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,153 | 191.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 107 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southwick, Sunderland recorded notably more other crime (3.1 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (28% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 188 to 251 and anti-social behaviour rose from 165 to 212, while public order fell from 159 to 123 and burglary fell from 78 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 565 | 50.3 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 251 | 22.3 | 8.5 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 212 | 18.9 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 189 | 16.8 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Public order | 123 | 10.9 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 77 | 6.9 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Other crime | 73 | 6.5 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Burglary | 62 | 5.5 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Drugs | 53 | 4.7 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Robbery | 26 | 2.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southwick, Sunderland; the highest is Hendon, Sunderland (296.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnes, Sunderland (52.0).
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Southwick, Sunderland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pinewood Square” (115).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pinewood Square | 115 |
| On or near Police Station | 109 |
| On or near Supermarket | 99 |
| On or near Eyemouth Lane | 65 |
| On or near The Green | 58 |
| On or near Manx Square | 51 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 47 |
| On or near South Terrace | 35 |
| On or near Edward Burdis Street | 34 |
| On or near Hylton Park Road | 33 |
Of the 1,490 crimes in Southwick, Sunderland with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 212 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 557 | 37.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 422 | 28.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 387 | 26.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 80 | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 15 | 1.0% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Southwick, Sunderland has an estimated population of 11,234 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (40%, against 17%), more households without a car (45%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southwick, Sunderland average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Southwick, Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 73.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Southwick, Sunderland a safe place to live?
Southwick, Sunderland recorded 151.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 428th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Southwick, Sunderland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 565 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (251).
Is crime in Southwick, Sunderland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southwick, Sunderland was down 1% on the year before: 1,702 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,721 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southwick, Sunderland?
About 11,234 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southwick, Sunderland?
Southwick, Sunderland 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.