Crime Rates at Burcombe Close, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0FJ

Burcombe Close area has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Ryhope , and the 11th highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Burcombe Close (SR2 0FJ) in the last 12 months was 779.2 per 1,000 residents and was 535.3% higher than the Ryhope average (122.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 256 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 1233.3% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 347 (≈ 623.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 1345.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Burcombe Close (SR2 0FJ), the main crime hotspot is near Merton Close. Police recorded 48 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.