Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
61
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR6 · Sunderland
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sunderland has less crime — 37 vs 61 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon recorded notably higher crime than Sunderland in February 2026 — 61 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Sunderland has more Burglary (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 37 vs 61 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sunderland had more Burglary. Overall, Sunderland recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 61).