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Crime in Park Lea

Park Lea had 43 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 42.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 68th of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% below the middle Sunderland area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

SR3, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Park Lea

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42.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
68 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Apr 22 May 13 Jun 16 Jul 12 Aug 15 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence921%
shoplifting716%
anti-social behaviour614%
criminal damage512%
burglary49%
theft49%
vehicle crime37%
public order37%

Park Lea against Sunderland

TypePark Lea per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence8.926.6▼ 31%
Burglary44.8–
Vehicle crime33.4–
Anti-social behaviour615.9–
Theft and robbery46–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Farringdon120.1▲ 50%
East Herrington90.6▲ 21%
Moorside88.3▲ 36%
Broadmeadows76.4▲ 18%
Middle Herrington62.2▲ 21%
Longmeadows62.1▲ 2%
Park Lea42.7▲ 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 Park Lea a safe area?

Park Lea had about 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 68 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Park Lea?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by shoplifting (7) and anti-social behaviour (6).