North Tyneside vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

North Tyneside

NE25 · North Tyneside

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Shoplifting2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Sunderland

SR6 · Sunderland

95

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Shoplifting17

North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 95 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 12, a 7.9x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is North Tyneside or Sunderland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 12 vs 95 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between North Tyneside and Sunderland?

In April 2026, North Tyneside's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (5 incidents) while Sunderland's was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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