Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
467
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SR1 · Sunderland
518
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Newcastle Upon Tyne has less crime — 467 vs 518 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne and Sunderland recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 467 and 518 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Burglary (32), while Sunderland has more Shoplifting (72). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 467 vs 518 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Sunderland is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Burglary while Sunderland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer total crimes (467 vs 518).