Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE26 · North Tyneside
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR2 · Sunderland
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 84 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland saw somewhat more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 (109 vs 84 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Sunderland has more Burglary (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 84 vs 109 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sunderland had more Burglary. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 109).