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Crime in Roker

Roker had 316 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 89.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Sunderland area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

SR6, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Roker

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89.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common88 in 3 months

Month by month

91 Mar 122 Apr 153 May 120 Jun 107 Jul 89 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting8828%
anti-social behaviour7223%
violence6721%
criminal damage196%
public order186%
vehicle crime144%
burglary93%
theft93%

Roker against Sunderland

TypeRoker per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence1929.5▼ 7%
Burglary2.64.9▼ 36%
Vehicle crime43.6–
Anti-social behaviour20.415.7▲ 22%
Theft and robbery4.55.3▼ 24%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
East End266.5▲ 4%
Southwick144.2▼ 11%
Monkwearmouth135.9▼ 12%
Carley Hill113.2▼ 18%
Roker89.7▼ 14%
Seaburn80.6▼ 7%
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 Roker a safe area?

Roker had about 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Roker?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (88), followed by anti-social behaviour (72) and violence (67).