Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE35 · South Tyneside
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR1 · Sunderland
366
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 101 vs 366 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 101, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Sunderland has more Anti-social behaviour (95). South Tyneside is below the national average while Sunderland is above, making South Tyneside the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 101 vs 366 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Public order while Sunderland had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 366).