Crime Rates at Montford Close, Sunderland, SR3 2RL

Montford Close area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Doxford , and the 300th 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 Montford Close (SR3 2RL) in the last 12 months was 41.8 per 1,000 residents and was 28.3% lower than the Doxford average (58.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 40.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Montford Close (SR3 2RL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Merrion Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Minskip Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.