Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR3 · Sunderland
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE38 · Sunderland
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Washington has less crime — 125 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring and Washington recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 132 and 125 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Washington has more Shoplifting (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Washington recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 125 vs 132 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Public order while Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Washington recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 132).