Total Crime Rate
41.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Midsomer 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 Midsomer Close (SR3 2RN) 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 Midsomer Close (SR3 2RN), the main crime hotspot is near Buckthorn Gardens. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sunderland| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Buckthorn Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Marcross Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Buckthorn Gardens | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Medina Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Matfen Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
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