Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DH3 · County Durham
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 92 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Castletown recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in April 2026 — 236 incidents compared to 92, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (68), while North Lodge has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Castletown sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Lodge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 92 vs 236 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while North Lodge had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 236).