Total Crime Rate
21.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Lacebark area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Houghton , and the 125th lowest crime rate of 922 local areas in Sunderland .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lacebark (DH4 7TB) in the last 12 months was 21.3 per 1,000 residents and was 72.8% lower than the Houghton average (78.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lacebark (DH4 7TB), the main crime hotspot is near Medlar Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shiney Row| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Aspen Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Langhope | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Claremont Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
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