Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SR6 · Sunderland
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 80 vs 95 incidents in April 2026.
Sunderland saw somewhat more crime than Prudhoe in April 2026 (95 vs 80 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Prudhoe sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), while Sunderland has more Shoplifting (17). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 80 vs 95 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Prudhoe saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sunderland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 95).