Castletown vs Washington — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Castletown

SR5 · Sunderland

144

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Washington

NE38 · Sunderland

125

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Shoplifting12

Washington has less crime — 125 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Castletown saw somewhat more crime than Washington in February 2026 (144 vs 125 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castletown or Washington safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Washington recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 125 vs 144 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Castletown and Washington?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Castletown recorded 42 incidents of this type vs 55 in Washington. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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