Sunderland vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Sunderland

SR2 · Sunderland

109

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Burglary9

Sunderland

SR6 · Sunderland

37

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

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

Sunderland has less crime — 37 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Sunderland in February 2026 — 109 incidents compared to 37, a 2.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Sunderland records significantly more (57 vs 13 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 February 2026 Police data, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 37 vs 109 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Sunderland is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Sunderland recorded 57 incidents of this type vs 13 in Sunderland. Overall, Sunderland had fewer total crimes (37 vs 109).

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