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Crime in Marley Pots

Marley Pots had 340 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 148.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 67% above the middle Sunderland area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

SR5, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Marley Pots

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148.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common123 in 3 months

Month by month

126 Mar 143 Apr 108 May 107 Jun 145 Jul 88 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12336%
criminal damage4012%
shoplifting3611%
anti-social behaviour3611%
public order288%
burglary196%
other crime134%
vehicle crime124%

Marley Pots against Sunderland

TypeMarley Pots per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence53.729.5▲ 15%
Burglary8.34.9▼ 14%
Vehicle crime5.23.6▲ 9%
Anti-social behaviour15.715.7▼ 40%
Theft and robbery7.95.30%

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%
Hylton Red House Estate147.50%
Southwick144.2▼ 11%
Carley Hill113.2▼ 18%
Pallion107.7▼ 3%
Witherwack100.3▼ 12%
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 Marley Pots a safe area?

Marley Pots had about 148.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Marley Pots?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (123), followed by criminal damage (40) and shoplifting (36).