Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR7 · County Durham
104
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE38 · Sunderland
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dalton-le-Dale has less crime — 104 vs 154 incidents in April 2026.
Washington saw somewhat more crime than Dalton-le-Dale in April 2026 (154 vs 104 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dalton-le-Dale sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), 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, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer crimes than Washington — 104 vs 154 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Dalton-le-Dale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dalton-le-Dale saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 154).