Ashington vs Sunderland Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Ashington Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Sunderland Central Northumbria Police

      Ashington vs Sunderland Central Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Ashington
      Northumbria Police
      5,104 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.9% trend
      26% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Sunderland Central
      Northumbria Police
      5,706 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      27.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashington
      B Sunderland Central
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,104
      5,706
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,144
      6,542
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.9%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      27.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashington
      B Sunderland Central
      Violent Crime
      1,698 ↓11%
      1,810 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      915 ↓25%
      873 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      244 ↓12%
      350 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      210 ↑1%
      252 ↓10%
      Burglary
      193 ↓10%
      272 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      558 ↓8%
      389 ↓23%
      Drugs
      138 ↑9%
      219 ↓4%
      Public Order
      391 ↑2%
      438 ↓13%
      Robbery
      40 ↓2%
      106 ↑18%
      Shoplifting
      435 ↓50%
      704 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑8%
      58 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↑19%
      47 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      48 ↓20%
      52 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      182 ↑4%
      136 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ashington is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashington safer than Sunderland Central?

      Ashington has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,104 crimes in the last 12 months. Sunderland Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,706 crimes. Ashington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashington vs Sunderland Central?

      Ashington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sunderland Central shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashington and Sunderland Central?

      In Ashington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,698 incidents). In Sunderland Central, it is Violent Crime (1,810 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashington and Sunderland Central?

      Ashington recorded 915 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sunderland Central recorded 873. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Ashington vs Sunderland Central?

      Violent crime in Ashington totalled 1,698 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,810 in Sunderland Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashington and Sunderland Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashington recorded 6,144 crimes (now 5,104, a change of -16.9%). Sunderland Central recorded 6,542 crimes previously (now 5,706, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashington and Sunderland Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ashington has a resolution rate of 26% and Sunderland Central has 27.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashington and Sunderland Central?

      Ashington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Sunderland Central is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ashington and Sunderland Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Ashington or Sunderland Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashington and Sunderland Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.