Total Crime Rate
42.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sunderland Road area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park , and the 130th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sunderland Road (NE34 8BL) in the last 12 months was 42.6 per 1,000 residents and was 52.8% lower than the Cleadon Park average (90.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 233.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 31.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sunderland Road (NE34 8BL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Brandling Court, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sycamore Avenue (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cleadon Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sunniside Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Carnoustie Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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