Blyth vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Blyth

NE23 · Northumberland

194

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour67
  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting22

Sunderland

SR1 · Sunderland

556

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences143
  • Anti-social behaviour118
  • Shoplifting76

Blyth has less crime — 194 vs 556 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Blyth in April 2026 — 556 incidents compared to 194, a 2.9x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blyth or Sunderland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 194 vs 556 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Sunderland is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Blyth and Sunderland?

In April 2026, Blyth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) while Sunderland's was Violence & sexual offences (143 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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