Total Crime Rate
15.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marbury Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Doxford , and the 60th 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 Marbury Close (SR3 2QG) in the last 12 months was 15.2 per 1,000 residents and was 81.4% lower than the Doxford average (81.9 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 -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marbury Close (SR3 2QG), the main crime hotspot is near Merrion Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Doxford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Melvaig Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bowlynn Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Merrion Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Merrion Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Maxton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
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