South Tyneside vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

South Tyneside

NE35 · South Tyneside

127

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Shoplifting22
  • Anti-social behaviour21

Sunderland

SR2 · Sunderland

147

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

South Tyneside has less crime — 127 vs 147 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 (147 vs 127 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 127 vs 147 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, South Tyneside recorded 36 incidents of this type vs 39 in Sunderland. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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