Sunderland vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Sunderland

SR1 · Sunderland

366

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences134
  • Anti-social behaviour95
  • Shoplifting42

Sunderland

SR6 · Sunderland

37

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Burglary6

Sunderland has less crime — 37 vs 366 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in February 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 37, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sunderland sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), while Sunderland has more Burglary (6). 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 February 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 37 vs 366 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sunderland saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sunderland had more Burglary. Overall, Sunderland recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 366).

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