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Crime in Albany

Albany had 402 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 145.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% above the middle Sunderland area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

NE37, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Albany

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145.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common108 in 3 months

Month by month

126 Mar 127 Apr 141 May 135 Jun 160 Jul 107 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Albany. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10827%
anti-social behaviour9123%
shoplifting8120%
criminal damage4511%
public order205%
theft123%
burglary113%
other crime92%

Albany against Sunderland

TypeAlbany per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence39.229.5▲ 46%
Burglary44.9▼ 8%
Vehicle crime2.93.6▼ 27%
Anti-social behaviour3315.7▲ 69%
Theft and robbery7.65.3▼ 30%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Albany145.8▲ 2%
Sulgrave141.70%
Concord119.1▲ 2%
Oxclose103▼ 8%
Washington91.4▲ 1%
Portobello81.5▼ 24%
Springwell69▼ 4%
See every Sunderland area ranked on the crime in Sunderland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Albany a safe area?

Albany had about 145.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Albany?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (108), followed by anti-social behaviour (91) and shoplifting (81).