Safest Places to Live in Sunderland 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sunderland (SR6) recorded the lowest crime rate in Sunderland, with 95 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Sunderland (SR1) recorded 556 crimes in the same period — more than 5x the crime count of the safest area. The 3 postcode areas analysed in Sunderland span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, anti-social behaviour is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Anti-social behaviour
95
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
146
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
556
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
556
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
146
crimes
3
Anti-social behaviour
95
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Sunderland?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sunderland (SR6) is the safest area in Sunderland, recording 95 crimes — 64% fewer than the average across the 3 areas analysed. Anti-social behaviour was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Sunderland?

Sunderland (SR1) recorded the most crime in Sunderland in April 2026, with 556 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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