South Tyneside vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

South Tyneside

NE36 · South Tyneside

73

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Shoplifting12

Sunderland

SR6 · Sunderland

95

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

South Tyneside has less crime — 73 vs 95 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 (95 vs 73 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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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 — 73 vs 95 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. South Tyneside 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 (19 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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