Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon vs Sunderland East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Sunderland East Northumbria Police

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon vs Sunderland East Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon
      Northumbria Police
      3,264 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Sunderland East
      Northumbria Police
      2,659 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.4% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon
      B Sunderland East
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,264
      2,659
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,137
      3,144
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↓15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon
      B Sunderland East
      Violent Crime
      1,119 ↑2%
      1,077 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      718 ↑13%
      383 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      165 ↓6%
      150 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      165 ↑9%
      88 ↓35%
      Burglary
      93 ↓2%
      113 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      241 ↓23%
      265 ↓27%
      Drugs
      125 ↑67%
      67 ↓23%
      Public Order
      235 ↓3%
      248 ↓25%
      Robbery
      27 ↑80%
      37 ↑42%
      Shoplifting
      224 ↑13%
      94 ↑12%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓10%
      10 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↓14%
      4 ↓56%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑0%
      27 ↓46%
      Other Crime
      98 ↑21%
      96 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sunderland East is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon safer than Sunderland East?

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,264 crimes in the last 12 months. Sunderland East has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,659 crimes. Sunderland East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon vs Sunderland East?

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sunderland East shows -15.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Sunderland East?

      In Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,119 incidents). In Sunderland East, it is Violent Crime (1,077 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Sunderland East?

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon recorded 718 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sunderland East recorded 383. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon vs Sunderland East?

      Violent crime in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon totalled 1,119 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,077 in Sunderland East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Sunderland East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon recorded 3,137 crimes (now 3,264, a change of +4.1%). Sunderland East recorded 3,144 crimes previously (now 2,659, -15.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Sunderland East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Sunderland East has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Sunderland East?

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Sunderland East is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Sunderland East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon or Sunderland East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Sunderland East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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