Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE33 · South Tyneside
404
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SR1 · Sunderland
556
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 404 vs 556 incidents in April 2026.
Sunderland saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 (556 vs 404 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 404 vs 556 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Sunderland is above the national average.
In April 2026, South Tyneside's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (102 incidents) while Sunderland's was Violence & sexual offences (143 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.