Castletown vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Castletown

SR5 · Sunderland

144

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Sunderland

SR6 · Sunderland

37

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Burglary6

Sunderland has less crime — 37 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Castletown recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in February 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 37, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Sunderland has more Burglary (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castletown or Sunderland safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 37 vs 144 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sunderland had more Burglary. Overall, Sunderland recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 144).

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