Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE31 · South Tyneside
149
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SR1 · Sunderland
366
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 149 vs 366 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 — 366 vs 149 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Sunderland has more Shoplifting (42). 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 149 vs 366 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Sunderland is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Public order while Sunderland had more Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 366).