Operated by: Northumbria Police

https://soh.northumbria.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/

Sunderland has extensive, well-established residential communities and business districts, including the Nissan complex. We have police bases in Washington, Southwick, the city centre, Farringdon and Houghton-le-Spring. The Area Command is also home to our Mounted Unit.

Contact Details

Current Priorities

Issue

Motorcycle related crime and anti-social behaviour?

Action

Operation Capio includes drone deployments, undercover patrols and dedicated days of action, working in partnership with Sunderland City Council ASB team and other key stakeholders.? We are proactively targeting known offenders whilst gathering intelligence from residents and businesses. Together with partners we are also looking at making changes to the physical locations affected, with landscaping, barriers etc to prevent issues in future.?

Issue

Retail crime?

Action

We’ve put a problem solving plan in place to support repeat victims and target prolific offenders. Partnership work is ongoing with key premises to assist their crime prevention methods.? Prolific offenders are being identified and arrested with civil orders being used to deter and prevent offending.?

Upcoming Events

Police and Community Together - Community meeting

Drop in and chat to your local neighbourhood policing team about any current issues in your area.

Where: Back on the Map Toward Road Sunderland

When: 7 October 2025 at 18:00 - 7 October 2025 at 19:00

Police and Community Together - Community meeting

Drop in and chat to your local neighbourhood policing team about any current issues in your area.

Where: Back on the Map Toward Road Sunderland

When: 4 November 2025 at 18:00 - 4 November 2025 at 19:00

Police and Community Together - Community meeting

Drop in and chat to your local neighbourhood policing team about any current issues in your area.

Where: Back on the Map Toward Road Sunderland

When: 2 December 2025 at 18:00 - 2 December 2025 at 19:00