Crime Rates at Marlesford Close, Sunderland, SR3 2QW

Marlesford Close area has the 18th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Doxford , and the 393rd highest crime rate of 926 local areas in Sunderland .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Marlesford Close (SR3 2QW) in the last 12 months was 95.9 per 1,000 residents and was 17.1% higher than the Doxford average (81.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 900.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 37.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marlesford Close (SR3 2QW), 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.