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Crime in Fulwell

Fulwell had 220 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 68.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 55th of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% below the middle Sunderland area. Crime was down 19% on the three months before.

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

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68.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
55 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
-19%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common65 in 3 months

Month by month

74 Mar 93 Apr 103 May 87 Jun 73 Jul 60 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting6530%
violence6128%
anti-social behaviour3817%
criminal damage146%
theft115%
public order115%
burglary105%
other crime42%

Fulwell against Sunderland

TypeFulwell per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence18.929.5▲ 17%
Burglary3.14.9▼ 29%
Vehicle crime1.23.6–
Anti-social behaviour11.815.7▼ 24%
Theft and robbery3.75.3▼ 8%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Marley Pots148.4▼ 10%
Southwick144.2▼ 11%
Carley Hill113.2▼ 18%
Witherwack100.3▼ 12%
Roker89.7▼ 14%
Seaburn80.6▼ 7%
Fulwell68.1▼ 19%
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 Fulwell a safe area?

Fulwell had about 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 55 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Fulwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (65), followed by violence (61) and anti-social behaviour (38).