Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SR2 · Sunderland
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Sunderland has less crime — 109 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Durham recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in February 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 109, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Sunderland has more Burglary (9). 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, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 109 vs 333 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sunderland had more Burglary. Overall, Sunderland recorded fewer total crimes (109 vs 333).