South Tyneside vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

South Tyneside

NE33 · South Tyneside

404

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour102
  • Violence & sexual offences94
  • Shoplifting82

Sunderland

SR2 · Sunderland

147

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting21

Sunderland has less crime — 147 vs 404 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in April 2026 — 404 incidents compared to 147, a 2.7x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is South Tyneside or Sunderland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 147 vs 404 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between South Tyneside and Sunderland?

In April 2026, South Tyneside's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (102 incidents) while Sunderland's was Violence & sexual offences (39 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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