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Crime in Thorney Close

Thorney Close had 279 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 118.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% above the middle Sunderland area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

SR3, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Thorney Close

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118.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common97 in 3 months

Month by month

68 Mar 83 Apr 75 May 80 Jun 84 Jul 115 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9735%
criminal damage5419%
anti-social behaviour3713%
burglary207%
shoplifting197%
public order186%
theft124%
vehicle crime83%

Thorney Close against Sunderland

TypeThorney Close per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence41.229.5▲ 37%
Burglary8.54.9▼ 5%
Vehicle crime3.43.6–
Anti-social behaviour15.715.7▼ 5%
Theft and robbery5.55.30%

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%
Grindon116.7▲ 15%
Plains Farm105.4▼ 8%
Farringdon103.7▲ 21%
Lakeside83.3▲ 10%
East Herrington77.7▲ 3%
Middle Herrington55.8▲ 9%
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 Thorney Close a safe area?

Thorney Close had about 118.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Thorney Close?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (97), followed by criminal damage (54) and anti-social behaviour (37).