Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR8 · County Durham
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SR1 · Sunderland
556
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Peterlee has less crime — 334 vs 556 incidents in April 2026.
Sunderland recorded notably higher crime than Peterlee in April 2026 — 556 vs 334 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterlee sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while Sunderland has more Anti-social behaviour (118). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Peterlee recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 334 vs 556 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Sunderland is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peterlee saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sunderland had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Peterlee recorded fewer total crimes (334 vs 556).