Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
247
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SR2 · Sunderland
151
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Sunderland has less crime — 151 vs 247 incidents in March 2026.
Gateshead recorded notably higher crime than Sunderland in March 2026 — 247 vs 151 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Sunderland has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 151 vs 247 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sunderland had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sunderland recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 247).