Castletown vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Castletown

SR5 · Sunderland

236

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Shoplifting48
  • Anti-social behaviour34

Sunderland

SR1 · Sunderland

556

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Castletown has less crime — 236 vs 556 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland recorded notably higher crime than Castletown in April 2026 — 556 vs 236 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Sunderland records significantly more (143 vs 68 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castletown or Sunderland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Castletown recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 236 vs 556 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Sunderland is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Castletown recorded 68 incidents of this type vs 143 in Sunderland. Overall, Castletown had fewer total crimes (236 vs 556).

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