Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
171
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE38 · Sunderland
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Washington has less crime — 154 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.
Newburn and Washington recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 171 and 154 incidents respectively. 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 Newburn — 154 vs 171 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.
In April 2026, Newburn's top crime category was Shoplifting (43 incidents) while Washington's was Violence & sexual offences (43 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.