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Crime in Springwell

Springwell had 81 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 69 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 53rd of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 22% below the middle Sunderland area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

NE9, Sunderland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Springwell

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69crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
53 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common33 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 38 Apr 36 May 29 Jun 29 Jul 23 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Springwell. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3341%
vehicle crime1215%
anti-social behaviour1012%
public order810%
shoplifting67%
burglary67%
criminal damage34%
other crime34%

Springwell against Sunderland

TypeSpringwell per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence28.129.5▲ 57%
Burglary5.14.9▼ 40%
Vehicle crime10.23.6▲ 20%
Anti-social behaviour8.515.7▼ 23%
Theft and robbery05.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eighton Banks234.4▲ 10%
Albany145.8▲ 2%
Wrekenton124▲ 9%
Concord119.1▲ 2%
Oxclose103▼ 8%
Springwell69▼ 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 Springwell a safe area?

Springwell had about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 53 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Springwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (33), followed by vehicle crime (12) and anti-social behaviour (10).