Total Crime Rate
18.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Midhurst Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Doxford , and the 100th lowest crime rate of 922 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 Midhurst Close (SR3 2QD) in the last 12 months was 18.6 per 1,000 residents and was 68.1% lower than the Doxford average (58.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Midhurst Close (SR3 2QD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Merrion Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Maclynn Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Sunderland| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Manston Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Matfen Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Medina Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Brenlynn Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Marcross Drive | Under investigation |
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