Total Crime Rate
33.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bedburn area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Shiney Row , and the 171st lowest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .
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 Bedburn (NE38 9HT) in the last 12 months was 33.6 per 1,000 residents and was 52.5% lower than the Shiney Row average (70.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bedburn (NE38 9HT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hope Shield, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bedburn (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Shiney Row| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Morningside | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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