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Burglary Rates in Barnes

Sunderland, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Barnes recorded 80 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 28% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

80

4.31 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,563

84.3 per 1,000 residents

28% above the UK average5% below the North East regional average

How does Barnes rank?

Within Sunderland

13 of 25 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

78th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

17
18
2
8
1
5
13
2
2
5
7
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
576
37%
Other Crime
432
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
284
18%
Burglary
80
5%
Vehicle Crime
71
5%
Shoplifting
60
4%
Drug Offences
43
3%
Robbery
13
1%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in Barnes

Source: Census 2021 · 7,792 households

Detached 5%Semi-detached 48%Terraced 39%Flats 8%

The most common property type in Barnes is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Barnes homeowners

Most homes in Barnes are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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