Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE38 · Sunderland
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Washington has less crime — 154 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.
Burnhope saw somewhat more crime than Washington in April 2026 (221 vs 154 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnhope sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while Washington has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Washington recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 154 vs 221 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Burnhope is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burnhope saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Washington recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 221).