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

SR6 · Sunderland

95

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Sunderland has less crime — 95 vs 556 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in April 2026 — 556 incidents compared to 95, a 5.9x difference. Sunderland sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sunderland is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sunderland or Sunderland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 95 vs 556 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Sunderland's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (143 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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