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Crime in Downhill

Downhill had 221 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 91.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 31st of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Sunderland area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

SR5, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Downhill

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91.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
31 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common73 in 3 months

Month by month

92 Mar 88 Apr 68 May 68 Jun 80 Jul 73 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7333%
criminal damage3516%
shoplifting3516%
anti-social behaviour2210%
public order125%
burglary125%
vehicle crime115%
bike theft42%

Downhill against Sunderland

TypeDownhill per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence30.129.5▲ 3%
Burglary54.9▼ 14%
Vehicle crime4.53.6▼ 21%
Anti-social behaviour9.115.7▼ 48%
Theft and robbery4.55.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Castletown165.5▲ 5%
Hylton Red House Estate147.50%
Fulford Grange116.4▲ 1%
Downhill91.3▼ 11%
Town End Farm89▼ 11%
West Boldon86.6▲ 5%
Hylton Castle Estate82.4▼ 11%
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 Downhill a safe area?

Downhill had about 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 31 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Downhill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (73), followed by criminal damage (35) and shoplifting (35).