Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE35 · South Tyneside
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SR6 · Sunderland
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sunderland has less crime — 95 vs 127 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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.