Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE36 · South Tyneside
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR2 · Sunderland
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 68 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 — 109 vs 68 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Sunderland has more Burglary (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 68 vs 109 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sunderland had more Burglary. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 109).