Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR7 · County Durham
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SR1 · Sunderland
366
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dalton-le-Dale has less crime — 122 vs 366 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Dalton-le-Dale in February 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 122, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dalton-le-Dale sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Sunderland has more Anti-social behaviour (95). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 122 vs 366 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Sunderland is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dalton-le-Dale saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sunderland had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 366).