Operated by: Northumbria Police

http://www.northumbria.police.uk/your_neighbourhood/Sunderland/Sunderland_West/

West Sunderland includes the areas of Farringdon, Silksworth, Grindon, Pennywell and Thorney Close.

Contact Details

Current Priorities

Issue

Motorcycle disorder Silksworth Ski Slope

Action

As part of Operation Capio, which tackles motorcycle disorder, we’ve been carrying out patrols including drone deployments, plain clothes patrols and designated days of action. All working with Sunderland City Council ASB team and other key stakeholders.? Together with partners we have already started to make changes to the location including barriers to the skate park. ?

Issue

Youth Anti-social behaviour at Barnes and Barnes Park

Action

We’ve been working alongside Sunderland City Council and other stakeholders to the root of the issue and develop a joint problem solving approach.

Issue

Shoplifting

Action

Our officers are targeting known offenders and are supporting repeat victims with crime prevention advice and reassurance. Civil orders are being used against prolific offenders.

Upcoming Events

West Sunderland Area Committee meeting

The committee meetings are attended by elected members, Police, TWFRS and other partners to discuss local priorities and update the community on plans to support the areas neighbourhood plan. This meeting allows members to become involved in the decision making around their community priorities and monitor the effectiveness of the partnerships’ activity to tackle their priorities

Where: Sunderland City Hall

When: 3 December 2025 at 17:30 - 3 December 2025 at 20:00