Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR8 · County Durham
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SR6 · Sunderland
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sunderland has less crime — 95 vs 334 incidents in April 2026.
Peterlee recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in April 2026 — 334 incidents compared to 95, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterlee sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while Sunderland has more Anti-social behaviour (30). Peterlee 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 Peterlee — 95 vs 334 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.
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, Sunderland recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 334).