Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
171
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE37 · Sunderland
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Newburn has less crime — 171 vs 253 incidents in April 2026.
Washington saw somewhat more crime than Newburn in April 2026 (253 vs 171 incidents). 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, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Washington — 171 vs 253 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Washington is above the national average.
In April 2026, Newburn's top crime category was Shoplifting (43 incidents) while Washington's was Violence & sexual offences (73 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.