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Crime in Grindon

Grindon had 375 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 116.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% above the middle Sunderland area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

SR4, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Grindon

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116.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common115 in 3 months

Month by month

99 Mar 109 Apr 119 May 136 Jun 126 Jul 113 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11531%
criminal damage6618%
anti-social behaviour5615%
shoplifting4311%
public order246%
theft205%
vehicle crime154%
burglary144%

Grindon against Sunderland

TypeGrindon per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence35.829.5▲ 31%
Burglary4.44.9▼ 7%
Vehicle crime4.73.6–
Anti-social behaviour17.415.7▼ 20%
Theft and robbery7.85.3▲ 67%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hastings Hill121.2▲ 31%
Thorney Close118.6▲ 23%
Grindon116.7▲ 15%
Hylton Lane Estate103.8▼ 6%
Nookside90▼ 2%
Chester Gate87.5▲ 7%
Pennywell86.3▲ 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 Grindon a safe area?

Grindon had about 116.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Grindon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (115), followed by criminal damage (66) and anti-social behaviour (56).