Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE35 · South Tyneside
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR6 · Sunderland
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sunderland has less crime — 37 vs 101 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in February 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 37, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Public order (16) and Shoplifting (14), while Sunderland has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Burglary (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 37 vs 101 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Sunderland had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Sunderland recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 101).