Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE36 · South Tyneside
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SR6 · Sunderland
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 73 vs 95 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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.