North Tyneside vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

North Tyneside

NE26 · North Tyneside

116

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting38
  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Violence & sexual offences19

Sunderland

SR2 · Sunderland

147

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

North Tyneside has less crime — 116 vs 147 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland saw somewhat more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 (147 vs 116 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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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 — 116 vs 147 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes.

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

In April 2026, North Tyneside's top crime category was Shoplifting (38 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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