Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
659
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE38 · Sunderland
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Washington has less crime — 154 vs 659 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Washington in April 2026 — 659 incidents compared to 154, a 4.3x difference. 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 Byker — 154 vs 659 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Shoplifting (185 incidents) while Washington's was Violence & sexual offences (43 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.