Sunderland vs Wylam — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Sunderland

SR2 · Sunderland

147

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Wylam

NE41 · Northumberland

18

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Shoplifting5
  • Violence & sexual offences3

Wylam has less crime — 18 vs 147 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Wylam in April 2026 — 147 incidents compared to 18, a 8.2x difference. 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 Wylam safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 18 vs 147 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Sunderland's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (39 incidents) while Wylam's was Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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