Fenham and Scotswood vs Sunderland East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Fenham and Scotswood Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Sunderland East Northumbria Police

      Fenham and Scotswood vs Sunderland East Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Fenham and Scotswood
      Northumbria Police
      3,370 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Sunderland East
      Northumbria Police
      2,659 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.4% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fenham and Scotswood
      B Sunderland East
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,370
      2,659
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,747
      3,144
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.1%
      ↓15.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.8%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fenham and Scotswood
      B Sunderland East
      Violent Crime
      1,053 ↓5%
      1,077 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      587 ↓5%
      383 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      181 ↓26%
      150 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      253 ↓24%
      88 ↓35%
      Burglary
      115 ↓33%
      113 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      302 ↓18%
      265 ↓27%
      Drugs
      72 ↓26%
      67 ↓23%
      Public Order
      328 ↑4%
      248 ↓25%
      Robbery
      39 ↑22%
      37 ↑42%
      Shoplifting
      269 ↓12%
      94 ↑12%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↑31%
      10 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑12%
      4 ↓56%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑0%
      27 ↓46%
      Other Crime
      88 ↑11%
      96 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sunderland East 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 Fenham and Scotswood safer than Sunderland East?

      Fenham and Scotswood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,370 crimes in the last 12 months. Sunderland East has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,659 crimes. Sunderland East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fenham and Scotswood vs Sunderland East?

      Fenham and Scotswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sunderland East shows -15.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fenham and Scotswood and Sunderland East?

      In Fenham and Scotswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,053 incidents). In Sunderland East, it is Violent Crime (1,077 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fenham and Scotswood and Sunderland East?

      Fenham and Scotswood recorded 587 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sunderland East recorded 383. 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 Fenham and Scotswood vs Sunderland East?

      Violent crime in Fenham and Scotswood totalled 1,053 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,077 in Sunderland East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fenham and Scotswood and Sunderland East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fenham and Scotswood recorded 3,747 crimes (now 3,370, a change of -10.1%). Sunderland East recorded 3,144 crimes previously (now 2,659, -15.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fenham and Scotswood and Sunderland East?

      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. Fenham and Scotswood has a resolution rate of 28.8% and Sunderland East has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fenham and Scotswood and Sunderland East?

      Fenham and Scotswood falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Sunderland East 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 Fenham and Scotswood and Sunderland East?

      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 Fenham and Scotswood or Sunderland East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fenham and Scotswood and Sunderland East. 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.