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Crime in Oxclose

Oxclose had 287 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 103 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Sunderland area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

NE38, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Oxclose

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103crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common84 in 3 months

Month by month

100 Mar 95 Apr 117 May 100 Jun 108 Jul 79 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8429%
anti-social behaviour7426%
shoplifting4114%
criminal damage3613%
public order135%
burglary114%
vehicle crime72%
theft62%

Oxclose against Sunderland

TypeOxclose per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence30.129.5▲ 6%
Burglary3.94.9–
Vehicle crime2.53.6–
Anti-social behaviour26.515.7▲ 21%
Theft and robbery4.75.3▼ 41%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Albany145.8▲ 2%
Concord119.1▲ 2%
Oxclose103▼ 8%
Washington91.4▲ 1%
Portobello81.5▼ 24%
Vigo58.6▼ 4%
North Side52.8▼ 25%
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 Oxclose a safe area?

Oxclose had about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Oxclose?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (84), followed by anti-social behaviour (74) and shoplifting (41).