Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SR6 · Sunderland
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sunderland has less crime — 37 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Durham recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in February 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 37, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Sunderland has more Burglary (6). Durham 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 37 vs 333 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.
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 (37 vs 333).