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

SR6 · Sunderland

95

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Sunderland has less crime — 95 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Castletown recorded notably higher crime than Sunderland in April 2026 — 236 vs 95 incidents. Castletown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sunderland is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castletown or Sunderland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 95 vs 236 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Castletown's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (68 incidents) while Sunderland's was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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