Total Crime Rate
23.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodland Drive area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Barnes , and the 100th 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 Woodland Drive (SR4 8QR) in the last 12 months was 23.8 per 1,000 residents and was 76.0% lower than the Barnes average (99.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodland Drive (SR4 8QR), the main crime hotspot is near Springwell Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barnes| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arncliffe Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Westfield Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Killingworth Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hexham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodland Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Woodland Drive | Under investigation |
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