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.
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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