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Crime in Chester Gate

Chester Gate had 226 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 76 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 49th of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% below the middle Sunderland area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

SR4, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Chester Gate

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76crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
49 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months

Month by month

78 Apr 89 May 92 Jun 82 Jul 86 Aug 58 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7232%
criminal damage4620%
anti-social behaviour3315%
theft198%
public order136%
vehicle crime125%
shoplifting104%
burglary84%

Chester Gate against Sunderland

TypeChester Gate per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence24.226.6▼ 20%
Burglary2.74.8–
Vehicle crime43.4–
Anti-social behaviour11.115.9▼ 15%
Theft and robbery6.76▲ 25%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hastings Hill103.2▼ 6%
Grindon102▼ 10%
Hylton Lane Estate101.7▼ 4%
Nookside85.8▼ 9%
Pennywell81▼ 4%
Chester Gate76▼ 13%
South Hylton65.1▼ 2%
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 Chester Gate a safe area?

Chester Gate had about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 49 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chester Gate?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by criminal damage (46) and anti-social behaviour (33).