Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH6 · County Durham
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SR6 · Sunderland
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 9 vs 95 incidents in April 2026.
Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in April 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 9, a 10.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shadforth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), 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, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 9 vs 95 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shadforth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sunderland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 95).