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

SR6 · Sunderland

95

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Shoplifting17

Sunderland has less crime — 95 vs 127 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Sunderland in April 2026 (127 vs 95 incidents). 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 — 95 vs 127 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, South Tyneside's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (36 incidents) while Sunderland's was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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