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Crime in Leechmere

Leechmere had 168 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 74.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 49th of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% below the middle Sunderland area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

SR2, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Leechmere

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74.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
49 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common55 in 3 months

Month by month

45 Mar 46 Apr 69 May 56 Jun 64 Jul 48 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5533%
anti-social behaviour2213%
criminal damage1911%
shoplifting1811%
vehicle crime117%
burglary117%
public order95%
theft95%

Leechmere against Sunderland

TypeLeechmere per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence24.329.50%
Burglary4.94.9–
Vehicle crime4.93.6–
Anti-social behaviour9.715.7▼ 12%
Theft and robbery5.35.30%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ryhope143.3▲ 59%
Ryhope Colliery107▲ 45%
Grangetown98▲ 1%
Tunstall87.5▲ 9%
Hill View80.3▼ 11%
Leechmere74.1▲ 5%
Hollycarrside64.8▲ 31%
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 Leechmere a safe area?

Leechmere had about 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 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 Leechmere?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (55), followed by anti-social behaviour (22) and criminal damage (19).