Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE30 · North Tyneside
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SR6 · Sunderland
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sunderland has less crime — 95 vs 198 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Sunderland in April 2026 — 198 vs 95 incidents. North Tyneside sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sunderland is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 95 vs 198 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, North Tyneside's top crime category was Shoplifting (51 incidents) while Sunderland's was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.