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Crime in Seaburn

Seaburn had 139 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 42nd of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% below the middle Sunderland area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

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

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80.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
42 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

30 Mar 37 Apr 82 May 47 Jun 44 Jul 48 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting4129%
anti-social behaviour3928%
violence3122%
public order107%
criminal damage64%
vehicle crime43%
other crime32%
theft32%

Seaburn against Sunderland

TypeSeaburn per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence1829.5▼ 9%
Burglary04.9–
Vehicle crime2.33.6–
Anti-social behaviour22.615.7▲ 15%
Theft and robbery2.35.3▼ 67%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Southwick144.2▼ 11%
Monkwearmouth135.9▼ 12%
Carley Hill113.2▼ 18%
Roker89.7▼ 14%
Seaburn80.6▼ 7%
Fulwell68.1▼ 19%
Whitburn55.6▼ 3%
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 Seaburn a safe area?

Seaburn had about 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 42 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Seaburn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (41), followed by anti-social behaviour (39) and violence (31).