Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR8 · County Durham
277
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SR2 · Sunderland
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Sunderland has less crime — 109 vs 277 incidents in February 2026.
Peterlee recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in February 2026 — 277 incidents compared to 109, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterlee sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33), while Sunderland has more Burglary (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 109 vs 277 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Peterlee is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Peterlee saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sunderland had more Burglary. Overall, Sunderland recorded fewer total crimes (109 vs 277).