North Tyneside vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

North Tyneside

NE29 · North Tyneside

314

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences106
  • Anti-social behaviour68
  • Shoplifting46

Sunderland

SR2 · Sunderland

109

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Burglary9

Sunderland has less crime — 109 vs 314 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

North Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in February 2026 — 314 incidents compared to 109, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Shoplifting (46), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is North Tyneside or Sunderland safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 109 vs 314 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sunderland had more Burglary. Overall, Sunderland recorded fewer total crimes (109 vs 314).

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