Stanley vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Stanley

DH9 · County Durham

229

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences80
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Shoplifting34

Sunderland

SR2 · Sunderland

147

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting21

Sunderland has less crime — 147 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stanley recorded notably higher crime than Sunderland in April 2026 — 229 vs 147 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Stanley records significantly more (80 vs 39 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stanley or Sunderland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 147 vs 229 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Stanley is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Stanley and Sunderland?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Stanley recorded 80 incidents of this type vs 39 in Sunderland. Overall, Sunderland had fewer total crimes (147 vs 229).

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