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

SR6 · Sunderland

95

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Shoplifting17

Sunderland has less crime — 95 vs 194 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Blyth recorded notably higher crime than Sunderland in April 2026 — 194 vs 95 incidents. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Blyth records significantly more (67 vs 30 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 — 95 vs 194 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Blyth recorded 67 incidents of this type vs 30 in Sunderland. Overall, Sunderland had fewer total crimes (95 vs 194).

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