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Crime in High Barnes

High Barnes had 292 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 45th of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% below the middle Sunderland area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.

SR4, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of High Barnes

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76.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
45 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common96 in 3 months

Month by month

99 Mar 88 Apr 102 May 82 Jun 120 Jul 90 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9633%
anti-social behaviour5720%
public order3010%
criminal damage3010%
burglary217%
vehicle crime155%
theft124%
other crime83%

High Barnes against Sunderland

TypeHigh Barnes per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence25.229.5▼ 6%
Burglary5.54.9▲ 110%
Vehicle crime3.93.6▼ 6%
Anti-social behaviour1515.7▼ 14%
Theft and robbery5.35.3▲ 11%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Millfield185.1▲ 11%
Pallion107.7▼ 3%
Plains Farm105.4▼ 8%
Hylton Lane Estate103.8▼ 6%
Nookside90▼ 2%
High Barnes76.8▲ 1%
Ford Estate64.3▲ 7%
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 High Barnes a safe area?

High Barnes had about 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 45 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in High Barnes?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (96), followed by anti-social behaviour (57) and public order (30).