Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE42 · Northumberland
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR2 · Sunderland
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 45 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland recorded notably higher crime than Prudhoe in February 2026 — 109 vs 45 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Prudhoe sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Sunderland has more Burglary (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 45 vs 109 incidents. That is 59% 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 Burglary. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 109).