Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
183
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
SR6 · Sunderland
62
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Sunderland has less crime — 62 vs 183 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in March 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 62, a 3.0x difference. 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne — 62 vs 183 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (46 incidents) while Sunderland's was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.