Sunderland vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Sunderland

SR1 · Sunderland

556

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences143
  • Anti-social behaviour118
  • Shoplifting76

Sunderland

SR2 · Sunderland

147

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Sunderland has less crime — 147 vs 556 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in April 2026 — 556 incidents compared to 147, a 3.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Sunderland records significantly more (143 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 Sunderland or Sunderland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 147 vs 556 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Sunderland is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Sunderland recorded 143 incidents of this type vs 39 in Sunderland. Overall, Sunderland had fewer total crimes (147 vs 556).

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