Newburn vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newburn

NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

171

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting43
  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Anti-social behaviour23

Sunderland

SR2 · Sunderland

147

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting21

Sunderland has less crime — 147 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newburn saw somewhat more crime than Sunderland in April 2026 (171 vs 147 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newburn or Sunderland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 147 vs 171 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.

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

In April 2026, Newburn's top crime category was Shoplifting (43 incidents) while Sunderland's was Violence & sexual offences (39 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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