Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE42 · Northumberland
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR1 · Sunderland
366
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 45 vs 366 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Prudhoe in February 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 45, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Prudhoe sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Sunderland has more Shoplifting (42). Prudhoe is below the national average while Sunderland is above, making Prudhoe the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 45 vs 366 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Prudhoe saw higher rates of Drugs while Sunderland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 366).