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Crime in Plains Farm

Plains Farm had 217 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 105.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 18% above the middle Sunderland area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

SR3, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Plains Farm

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105.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months

Month by month

80 Mar 83 Apr 73 May 56 Jun 80 Jul 81 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7233%
anti-social behaviour4521%
criminal damage3215%
shoplifting199%
public order157%
burglary126%
other crime63%
theft63%

Plains Farm against Sunderland

TypePlains Farm per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence3529.5▼ 6%
Burglary5.84.9▲ 20%
Vehicle crime2.43.6–
Anti-social behaviour21.815.7▼ 10%
Theft and robbery4.45.3▼ 31%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Thorney Close118.6▲ 23%
Plains Farm105.4▼ 8%
Farringdon103.7▲ 21%
Lakeside83.3▲ 10%
High Barnes76.8▲ 1%
Silksworth68.4▼ 5%
Elstob Farm Estate65.8▼ 1%
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 Plains Farm a safe area?

Plains Farm had about 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Plains Farm?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by anti-social behaviour (45) and criminal damage (32).