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Crime in Witherwack

Witherwack had 187 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 100.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 68 Sunderland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% above the middle Sunderland area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

SR5, Sunderland · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Witherwack

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100.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 68Sunderland rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common69 in 3 months

Month by month

70 Mar 80 Apr 63 May 64 Jun 65 Jul 58 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6937%
anti-social behaviour2815%
criminal damage2513%
shoplifting158%
public order158%
burglary126%
other crime95%
vehicle crime74%

Witherwack against Sunderland

TypeWitherwack per 1,000Middle Sunderland areaChange
Violence3729.5▲ 10%
Burglary6.44.9▼ 14%
Vehicle crime3.83.6–
Anti-social behaviour1515.7▼ 32%
Theft and robbery2.75.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Marley Pots148.4▼ 10%
Hylton Red House Estate147.50%
Southwick144.2▼ 11%
Carley Hill113.2▼ 18%
Witherwack100.3▼ 12%
Downhill91.3▼ 11%
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 Witherwack a safe area?

Witherwack had about 100.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 68 Sunderland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Witherwack?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (69), followed by anti-social behaviour (28) and criminal damage (25).