Berwick vs Sunderland Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Berwick Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Sunderland Central Northumbria Police

      Berwick vs Sunderland Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Berwick
      Northumbria Police
      1,744 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      25% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Berwick
      B Sunderland Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,744
      5,706
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,823
      6,542
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      27.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Berwick
      B Sunderland Central
      Violent Crime
      613 ↓14%
      1,810 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      358 ↓2%
      873 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      108 ↓8%
      350 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      56 ↑40%
      252 ↓10%
      Burglary
      63 ↓2%
      272 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      171 ↑18%
      389 ↓23%
      Drugs
      36 ↓25%
      219 ↓4%
      Public Order
      136 ↓7%
      438 ↓13%
      Robbery
      3
      106 ↑18%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓18%
      704 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓79%
      58 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      47 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑0%
      52 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      78 ↑200%
      136 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sunderland Central is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Berwick safer than Sunderland Central?

      Berwick has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,744 crimes in the last 12 months. Sunderland Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,706 crimes. Sunderland Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Berwick vs Sunderland Central?

      Berwick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — 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 Berwick and Sunderland Central?

      In Berwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (613 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 Berwick and Sunderland Central?

      Berwick recorded 358 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 Berwick vs Sunderland Central?

      Violent crime in Berwick totalled 613 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 Berwick and Sunderland Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Berwick recorded 1,823 crimes (now 1,744, a change of -4.3%). Sunderland Central recorded 6,542 crimes previously (now 5,706, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Berwick 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. Berwick has a resolution rate of 25% and Sunderland Central has 27.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Berwick and Sunderland Central?

      Berwick 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 Berwick 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 Berwick or Sunderland Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Berwick 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.