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

SR2 · Sunderland

147

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting21

Sunderland has less crime — 147 vs 194 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Blyth saw somewhat more crime than Sunderland in April 2026 (194 vs 147 incidents). 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, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 147 vs 194 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.

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 (39 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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