North Lodge vs Sunderland — Crime Comparison 2026

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

North Lodge

DH3 · County Durham

47

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Burglary4

Sunderland

SR1 · Sunderland

366

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

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

North Lodge has less crime — 47 vs 366 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in February 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 47, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Lodge sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Sunderland has more Shoplifting (42). North Lodge is below the national average while Sunderland is above, making North Lodge the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is North Lodge or Sunderland safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 47 vs 366 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Lodge saw higher rates of Burglary while Sunderland had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 366).

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