Sunderland Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, Sunderland’s crime rate stood at 0.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 100% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This exceptionally low rate translates to a per-capita risk of zero reported crimes for every 1,000 residents, making the area one of the safest in the UK. The crime breakdown reveals that violent crimes accounted for 81.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (9.1%) and other crime (9.1%). Despite the dominance of violent crimes in the breakdown, their rate remains at 0.0 per 1,000, which is 100% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000 for this category. The low rate is consistent with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull that may contribute to lower crime levels. As a medium-sized urban area with a mix of residential, industrial, and coastal zones, Sunderland’s safety profile appears to be influenced by factors such as community policing, economic stability, or seasonal patterns. The absence of reported crimes in February, combined with the sharp declines in all categories from the previous month, suggests a sustained reduction in criminal activity, though the exact drivers remain unclear without further data. This per-capita perspective underscores that, for residents, the likelihood of encountering crime in any given month is effectively negligible, a position that contrasts sharply with the UK average.

February 2026 saw unprecedented reductions in crime across all categories, with violent crimes dropping 96.8% from 281 to 9. Anti-social behaviour fell 99.7% (301 to 1), and other crime decreased 97.4% (38 to 1). These declines highlight a stark shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes dominating at 81.8% of total incidents.0 per 1,000—100% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. The drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell to a single report, suggests a possible seasonal effect linked to winter’s low outdoor activity, consistent with February’s pre-spring lull. Residents may find the daily crime count of 0 per day particularly reassuring, as it contrasts sharply with the previous month’s average of 1.1 crimes per day. This data illustrates how targeted interventions or natural seasonal patterns may have contributed to the sharp reductions, though further analysis would be needed to confirm the exact causes.

Sunderland’s February 2026 crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents marks a dramatic shift from the previous month’s rate of 3.2 per 1,000, reflecting a 98.7% decrease. This decline positions the area as exceptionally safe compared to the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, with no reported crimes in February. On a daily basis, the area recorded 0 crimes over 28 days, a stark contrast to the previous month’s average of 1.1 crimes per day. Monthly exposure calculations show that, over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 26,237 residents—a figure that underscores the rarity of crime in Sunderland. When scaled to the local population of 288,606, this means the likelihood of encountering a crime in a given month is effectively negligible, a position that has likely been reinforced by the significant reductions in violent and anti-social crimes. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, even in a medium-sized urban area, the crime rate remains at an unusually low level, making Sunderland’s safety profile distinctive within the UK context.